The President of the New Brunswick Medical Society supports stronger measures announced by the Premier to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Jeff Steeves says these new requirements to provide proof of vaccination to enter non-essential businesses and also to travel into the province without isolation, should help reduce transmission of the virus and protect vulnerable New Brunswickers.
He adds,”Physicians are deeply concerned about rising case numbers and hospitalization rates across the province, especially those cases among children under 12 who have returned to school and are not yet eligible for vaccination. We must, as a community, do all we can to protect ourselves, our children, and each other.”
Dr. Steeves also feels a voluntary return to mask usage in public, washing hands regularly and avoiding crowds is a small price to pay to further protect each other, “We must watch the case counts and routes of transmission closely and be prepared for further action in the weeks to come.”
He is also encouraging any New Brunswickers who have not yet been vaccinated to do so as soon as possible, “It is completely normal to have concerns or apprehension about a vaccine. Speak with your physician, other primary care provider, or pharmacist so that they can answer your questions and help you make an informed decision.”
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