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Health officials report another four deaths from COVID-19 in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — Four more people have died in New Brunswick as a result of COVID-19, increasing the number of people who have died since the start of the pandemic to 247.

The latest deaths involve three people in the Moncton region — two in their 70s and one in their 80s — and a person in the Saint John area in their 70s. 

There are currently 165 people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19, an increase of three since Tuesday.  

According to the provincial COVID-19 dashboard, there are 16 people in intensive care and five people are on a ventilator. 

On average, intensive care units in the province are at 77 per cent occupancy.  

There are 417 health-care workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are isolating.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 2, 2022.

The Canadian Press

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