Two New Brunswickers died from COVID-19 and one was killed by influenza between May 5-11, according to new data from the province.
All three were 65 or older.
Eight people required hospital treatment for COVID between May 5-11; none needed intensive care. There were three lab-confirmed COVID outbreaks, including one in a nursing home and two in “other facilities.”
“COVID-19 activity remains moderate; some indicators … slightly increased during the current reporting period,” read a note accompanying the data.
Four people, including a child aged 0-4, needed hospital treatment for the flu. Overall, flu activity “remained stable” between May 5-11, according to the report.