Faced with daily record numbers of COVID-19 infections and an even more concerning rise in hospitalizations and deaths, the New Brunswick government reintroduced a state of emergency. Higgs said the province introduced stricter measures to protect the health-care system as it struggles under the weight of COVID-19 hospitalizations. Of the 78 new cases announced Friday, 75 per cent were not fully vaccinated, the Public Health update reported. Zone 3 also reported several forced closures of schools because of the virus, including the Townsview School in Woodstock. Public Health also reported a confirmed infection at the Woodstock After-School Program.

Source: thestar September 25, 2021 01:52 UTC