N.B. COVID-19 roundup: 1 new case reported; vaccinations increase slightly

New Brunswick's vaccination numbers increased slightly on Saturday with58.1 per cent of the eligible population having receivedtwo doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

On Saturday, the province administered 1,233 second dosesto bring the total to 402,642.

The number of first doses also increased slightly with 227 being administered Saturday. That brought the total to 557,736, or 80.4 per cent of the eligible population.

Anyone age 12 and over can receive a COVID-19 vaccine and anyone can get a second dose 28 days after receiving the first.

Sundaynumbers

Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in the province. Itbrings the total number of active cases to nine.

There have been 2,346confirmed cases in the province during the pandemic. There have been 2,290 recoveries and 46 deaths.

There were 277 COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday, bringing thetotal to 373,175.

Mobile clinics

No mobile vaccination clinics are scheduled this weekend, but several are scheduled for next week

• Saint John Bowlarama, 248 Lancaster Ave., on Monday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Drummond Community Hall, 1412 Tobique Rd., on Monday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Clair Saint-Francois-d'Assise, 678 Rue Prinicipale, on Tuesday, between noon and 6 p.m.
• Village of Gagetown Recreation Centre, 38 Mill Rd., on Wednesday, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.
• Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska Municipal Hall, 75 Rue Prinicipale, on Wednesday, between noon and 6 p.m.
• Kedgwick La Salle du Citoyen, 4 St-Jean St., on Thursday, between noon and 6 p.m.
• Southampton Middle Southampton Community Hall, 1782 Route 105, on Thursday, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• St. Martins Four Seasons Complex, 2551 Route 111, on Friday, between noon and 5 p.m.
• Saint-Lonard Ambulance New Brunswick station, 523 St-Jean St., Unit A, on Friday, between noon and 6 p.m.

What to do if you have a symptom

People concerned they might have COVID-19 cantake a self-assessment test online.

Public Health says symptoms of the illness have included a fever above 38 C, a new or worsening cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, a new onset of fatigue, and 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 Call Tele-Care 811 or their doctor, and follow instructions.