Influenza cases jump 9-fold, according to province’s latest report on respiratory illness
Nov 28, 2023
COVID-19 cases continue to climb in New Brunswick, while influenza cases have shot up, according to the province’s weekly Respiratory Watch report.
The latest report, released on Tuesday, covers the Nov. 12-18 period and shows the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased to 161, from 122 the previous week. That means the positivity rate for the province increased from 13 to 16 per cent over the same period.
According to the report, “COVID-19 activity remains moderate; most indicators remained stable throughout the current reporting period.”
Between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, there were 71 COVID-related hospitalizations with five ICU admissions — all five of whom were 65 or older. That compares to 44 who required hospitalizations the previous week and three admitted to intensive care.
Two deaths were reported in week 46. Both people were 65 or older, and died between Aug. 27 and Nov. 18.
Fifteen lab-confirmed outbreaks were declared — four in nursing homes and 11 in other facilities. That is up from 11 in the previous two weeks.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/respiratory-watch-covid-pneumonia-1.7042301