N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province surpasses million-dose vaccine milestone

New Brunswick has administered just over amillionCOVID-19 vaccine doses, according to the province.

The milestone was reported Saturday, with1,005,101 total doses being administered.

A total of564,078 first doses have been given,with441,023 second doses noted on the province's COVID-19 dashboard.

This followsa Fridayannouncement from public health and government officials saying the province isdropping all pandemic restrictions as of midnightnext Friday.

Currently 63.6per cent of New Brunswickers aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated and 81.4per centhavehad a first dose.

Saturdaynumbers

Public Health reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with zero people in hospitalwith the virus.

Theprovince announced three newcasesFriday, located in the Saint John and Fredericton regions.

The two cases in Zone 2, the Saint John region, were travel-relatedand involvedpeople 19 and under.

One case in Zone 3, the Fredericton region, is still under investigation but is an individual between 20 and29 years old.

There have been2,350confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province with2,293 recoveries and 46 deaths.

There were564COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday, bringing the pandemic total to377,034.

Mobile clinics

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

• Village Hall, 199 Main St., Canterbury, Monday, July 26, between noon and 5 p.m.

• Triple C Recreation Centre, 817 Rockland Rd., Rockland, Tuesday, July 27, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Juniper Community Centre, 6840 Route 107, Juniper, Wednesday, July 28, between noon and 4 p.m.

• Recreation Centre, 160 Klokkedahl Hill Rd., New Denmark, Thursday, July 29, between noon and 4 p.m.

• Saint-Paul Golden Age Club, 6532 Route 515, Saint-Paul, Thursday, July 29, between noon and 6 p.m.

• Knights of Columbus Hall, 22 Hallett Rd., Beechwood, Friday, July 30, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

People attending a mobile vaccination clinic are asked to bring their Medicare card, a record of vaccination if receiving their second dose, anda signed consent form.

A list of upcoming mobile and walk-in clinicsis available online.

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.