N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 2 new cases reported, no public update Tuesday

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in New Brunswick on Tuesday.

The new cases are:

• an individual aged 20 to 29 in the Edmundston region (Zone 4)

• an individual aged 50 to 59 in the Bathurst region (Zone 6)

Both people are self-isolating and their cases are under investigation, Public Health said in a release.

There are now 31 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

No public briefing on COVID-19 was called for Tuesday.

The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 595 and 555 have recovered. Eight people have died from COVID-19,and another person who tested positive also died but not as a result of COVID-19.

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Three patients are hospitalized, andtwo are in intensive care.

As of Tuesday, 151,421 tests have been conducted, including 594 since the last report.

What to do if you have a symptom

New Brunswickers can complete an online self-referral to be tested for COVID-19.

If you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and do not need to talk to a nurse, you cancomplete the self-assessment available onlineto get the next steps.

Public Health says symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 have included:

• A fever above 38 C.

• A new cough or worsening chronic cough.

• Sore throat.

• Runny nose.

• Headache.

• New onset of fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.

• Difficulty breathing.

In children, symptoms have also included purple markings on the fingers and toes.

People with one of those symptoms should:

• Stay at home.

• Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor.

• Describe symptoms and travel history.

• Follow instructions.