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Two more COVID deaths, another killed by the flu: province

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.