Chief Medical officer of Health Dr. Jennifer Russell announced at a press conference on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, that the Edmundston and the Upper Madawaska region will move from lockdown to the Orange level of recovery at midnight.
 
“I want to thank the people of the Edmundston region for stepping up and doing what was necessary to keep their loved ones and their communities healthy and safe,” said Dr. Russell. “It has not been easy, but thanks to your dedication and caring, infections were lowered and lives were saved. You should be proud of this accomplishment. The work is not over, however, and the risks are still around us, so I ask that you continue to follow public health guidelines in the days to come.”

Premier Blaine Higgs who was also at the press conference announced that New Brunswickers age 60 and older may now schedule an appointment online to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine through Vitalité or Horizon health networks or by contacting a participating pharmacy. He also confirmed that an individual 20-29 in Zone 1 (Moncton region) has died as a result of COVID-19, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the province to 36.

“Marcia and I join all New Brunswickers in extending our heartfelt sympathies to the loved ones of this person,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they grieve this tragic loss.”

“This news is never easy to hear and I urge everyone to keep the grieving family and friends of this individual in their thoughts and prayers,” said Dr. Russell. “This is the youngest person we have lost in our province to COVID-19 and it is a sad reminder that no one is immune to this virus.”