New Brunswick advances probe into mysterious neurological illness
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:22 pm
Health officials in New Brunswick have wrapped up the initial data analysis in an investigation into a puzzling neurological illness. Complementing their efforts, a newly established hotline offers both updates and mental health support, as authorities work diligently to trace the origins and assess the potential risks of this concerning medical anomaly.
FREDERICTON - The office of New Brunswick's chief medical officer says it has completed the first step of data analysis in its investigation into an undiagnosed neurological illness that has affected more than 400 people.
The line will provide callers with information about the investigation and its status, as well as offer mental health support.
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