New model projects between 550 and 1,750 COVID-19 deaths in New Brunswick

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When compared to northern Italy, the model says the province’s fatality number could have been 5,600 if no public health measures had been taken

There have been no deaths yet from COVID-19 in the province, but the model projects there could be 15 by the end of April.Health Minister Hugh Flemming says he hopes the number is lower, but the biggest factor will be the public’s compliance with self-isolation and physical distancing directions.

Associate deputy minister Rene Boudreau says until there is a vaccine, the number of cases will come in waves. Flemming says half-measures won’t end the pandemic, and his government is ready to take whatever steps are necessary. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam is urging Canadians to keep following strict physical distancing measures as she released sobering projections on how many Canadians could die of COVID-19.to read the day’s essential coronavirus news, features and explainers written by Globe.

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Like climate change crap it's all based on models. They can't predict the weather right.

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