NB COVID-19 collection: 6 new cases reported Wednesday, teachers “stressed, anxious”

• a person aged 50 to 59 in the Moncton region (Zone 1)
• a person aged 19 or younger in the San Giovanni region (Zone 2)
• a person aged 19 or younger in the Fredericton region (Zone 3)
• one person 40 to 49 in the Edmundston region (Zone 4)
• a person aged 50 to 59 in the Bathurst region (Zone 6)
• one person 60 to 69 in the Bathurst region (Zone 6)

Everyone isolates themselves and their cases are under investigation.

The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 514 and 388 people have recovered. There have been seven deaths and the number of active cases is 119, none in hospital.

To date, 127,999 tests have been conducted, including 1,321 tests conducted since this time on Tuesday.

Teachers feel “stressed”, worried about the students

Teachers are feeling stressed and anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic, says the president of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Union.

Rick Cuming said teachers also express concern for their students, colleagues and family members.

“They are experiencing less preparation time,” he said, “they are experiencing greater supervision to keep the children safe.”

He said teachers were forced to supervise the children during recess and lunch, just to make sure no one is talking while their masks are off.

Some teachers are even struggling to get someone to cover their class so they can go to the bathroom.

This year’s goal is survival.– Rick Cuming, president of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Union

“They don’t really have any downtime.”

And now, teachers are setting their sights on the Christmas holidays at the end of the month.

“They are pushing to get there.”

Some students do not even show up in class due to the recent decision by the province to bring some regions back to the orange phase.

“This is the best place for students to meet their social needs, their mental health, their general well-being,” he said. “This is the best place to teach.”

During Tuesday’s briefing, Education Minister Dominic Cardy said New Brunswick students and teachers could have an extended vacation due to the pandemic.

“It is one of the measures we are considering right now to see if it will allow us to reduce stress for school staff and also for students and their parents,” Cardy said.

“But that’s just one part of a long list of things that are considered every day,” he said.

The Christmas break is currently scheduled for December 18th until January 3rd.

Cuming said he was not surprised by the announcement, as it happened in several jurisdictions across the country.

“What this year is about is survival,” he said.

Hundreds respond to the Horizon callout to ask staff for help

Horizon Health Network says it has received hundreds of questions in response to a recall last week to retirees and students to strengthen their staff.

In a tweet on Nov. 26, the health network said it was asking retirees, students, and the community “to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak when needed.”

In an email, Human Resources Director Maura McKinnon said Horizon identified “an urgent staffing need” at Saint John Regional Hospital, as well as at the Saint John and Fredericton Assessment Centers.

As of Wednesday, 260 people have raised their hands to help, and letters of offer have been sent to 37 people so far.

Students and retired health professionals have taken steps to assist early in our response to the pandemic, McKinnon said, noting “we have had retired doctors, doctors and … other retirees” who have helped us in a variety of roles.

New hires are coming on board every day.

They receive mandatory e-learning and further on-site guidance, then will help fill a variety of roles, depending on their background experience, including: Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Personal Care Assistants, Care Assistants medical laboratory, services and administrative staff and pandemic screening.

“Not all of our staffing needs require direct contact with patients,” McKinnon said. “We only place them in contexts or environments where they feel comfortable at work and within the scope of their applicable professional experience or license.”

Shannex says the results of the latest tests are negative

Shannex says she received the test results from Monday’s Howe Hall and Millidge Hall, which are part of her Parkland Saint John campus, and is “pleased to announce that all results have been returned negative.”

Shannex Parkland has a total of 15 confirmed cases: 10 residents and four employees at Tucker Hall and one employee at Carleton Hall. Residents who have tested positive are being cared for in a special area located in Simms Court, Shannex said in a statement posted on its website Wednesday.

Test results conducted at Tucker Hall on Tuesday are expected within 24 hours.

100 international students feel isolated in Moncton

University of Moncton students and administrators say they believe adequate measures are in place to limit the spread of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus.

Three positive cases were confirmed on Monday.

Student federation president Alexandre Arseneau said there has been adequate information and limited activity on campus, but he would like to see more resources earmarked for mental health supports, especially for the approximately 100 international students who are essentially trapped in the residence.

“If we want to prevent outbreaks, we need to make sure these people don’t feel the need to not follow the restrictions,” Arseneau said.

“We need to make sure these students get all the help and everything they need.”

University President and Vice Chancellor Denis Prud’homme said online medical and mental health services are available to students.

Prud’homme said a mid-term survey was done to see what was doing well and what needed improvement.

He said the university administration asks professors to help identify and refer students in need.

“We asked the professors to be a little more aware this year because the students are not in the classroom, but to make sure they remind students if they are having trouble letting them know so they can recommend the services that are available to them.”

Arseneau said it was proving to be a difficult and disappointing academic year.

“We have seen our tuition increase by 16 percent during the global pandemic. And the quality of online education often falls short of the norm.”

Prud’homme defended the value of education as “fair” and “good”.

“We believe we are providing the best quality in this crisis situation, just like any university,” he said.

NB COVID-19 Summary: “Superspreader” event responsible for 80% of Saint John cases

• He added that it would likely improve as professors get used to remote learning technology.

The school isn’t currently considering offering any kind of discount, he said, but will try to keep next year’s tuition hikes to a minimum as it tries to address a $ 10 million deficit.

Potential public display notices for Saint John, Moncton, Fredericton

New warning of potential exposure for the flight to Moncton

New Brunswick Public Health identified a positive case in a traveler who may have been contagious on November 28 during the following flights:

• Air Canada Flight 8372 Fort McMurray to Calgary, departs at 6:10 am
• Air Canada Flight 144 from Calgary to Toronto, departs at 11:15 am
• Air Canada Flight 8918 Toronto to Moncton, departs at 8:30 pm

Public Health has also warned of the following possible exposures to the virus in the Saint John, Moncton and Fredericton areas, including gyms, shops, bars, restaurants and on flights.

San Giovanni area

• Barrel and kettle November 17 at 112 Prince William St., between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm, Saint John.
• Churchill Pub November 20, at 8 Grannan St., between 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm, Saint John.
• Picaroons on November 21, at 30 Canterbury St., between 2pm and 4pm, Saint John.
• Thandi restaurant November 21 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm 33 Canterbury St., Saint John
• Vito’s Restaurant November 16, 111 Hampton Rd., Rothesay, between 6pm and 7pm
• Cora Breakfast and lunch November 16th from 9am to 3pm, 39 King St., Saint John
• Goodlife Fitness McAllister Place November 16 between noon and 1pm and November 18 between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm, 519 Westmorland Rd. ,, Saint John.
• NBCC Grandview campus on November 16, 17 and 18 between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm, 950 Grandview Ave., Saint John.
• Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio November 19 from 12:30 to 15:00, 47 Clark Rd., Rothesay
• Big Tide Brewing Company at 47 Princess St. on November 16, 12:30 to 14:00, Saint John.
• Java Moose at 84 Prince William St. November 16, between 2pm and 2.30pm, Saint John.

Flights to Saint John:

Public health has identified a positive case in a traveler who may have been contagious November 17 and November 18 while on the following flights:

• Air Canada Flight 8421 on November 17 and 18 from Kelowna to Vancouver, he arrived at 8pm
• Air Canada Flight 314 November 17 and 18 from Vancouver to Montreal, he arrived at 7:11 am
• Air Canada Flight 8792 on November 17 and 18, from Montreal to Saint John arrived at 21:22

Moncton

• RD Maclean Co. Ltd. November 16, 17 and 18 at 200 St. George St., from 9am to 5pm

• GoodLife Fitness November 21 at 555 Dieppe Blvd, Dieppe, from 1pm to 2.30pm

Flights to Moncton:

• Air Canada Flight 178 on November 19 from Edmonton to Toronto, he arrived at 5:58 am
• Air Canada Flight 404 on November 19 from Toronto to Montreal, he arrived at 10:16 am
• Air Canada Flight 8902 on November 19 from Montreal to Moncton, he arrived at 4:17 pm

Fredericton area

• The Snooty Fox November 18th and 19th, 66 Regent St., between 8:30 pm and 12:30 pm
• GoodLife Fitness Fredericton November 18th at 1174 Prospect St. between 10:20 am and 11:20 am November 19th between 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm
• Fredericton’s YMCA November 17th at 570 York St. for the whole evening.

What to do if you have a symptom

People concerned that they may have symptoms of COVID-19 can take an online self-assessment test.

Public health states that symptoms shown by people with COVID-19 include:

• A fever above 38 C.

• A new cough or a worsening of chronic cough.

• Burning throat.

• Rhinorrhea.

• Headache.

• New onset of fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell.

• Difficult breathing.

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

People with any of these symptoms should: