Public Health added 99 new cases of COVD-19 and 55 recoveries on Friday.
The number of active cases climbs to 787. There are 56 people in the hospital, including 18 an ICU.
Of the active cases, there are 298 in the Moncton region, 182 in the Fredericton zone, 166 in the Saint John health region, 120 in the Miramichi zone, 11 in the Bathurst area, and five each in the Edmundston and Campbellton regions.
“High numbers of cases are always a concern, but we know, once investigated, the majority of new cases are the result of contact with a previously known case,” Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical health officer, said in a statement.
“It is important that everyone follow public health measures and do their part to reduce further spread of the virus.”
Public Health said 87.8 per cent of eligible New Brunswickers are fully vaccinated while 93.5 per cent have received their first dose.
Cases by health zone
The 48 new cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows:
- 19 people 19 and under;
- seven people 20-29;
- 10 people 30-39;
- three people 40-49;
- five people 50-59;
- two people 60-69; and
- two people 70-79.
Thirty-one cases are under investigation and 17 are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The 23 new cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows:
- seven people 19 and under;
- three people 20-29;
- five people 30-39;
- two people 40-49;
- three people 50-59;
- two people 60-69; and
- a person 70-79.
Twelve cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and 11 are under investigation.
The 15 new cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) are as follows:
- three people 19 and under;
- three people 20-29;
- a person 30-39;
- four people 40-49;
- three 50-59; and
- a person 60-69.
Eight cases are under investigation and seven are contacts of previously confirmed cases.
The two cases in Zone 5 (Campbellton region) are as follows:
- a person 20-29; and
- a person 50-59.
Both cases are under investigation.
The three cases in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) are as follows:
- a person 19 and under;
- a person 40-49; and
- a person 50-59.
Two cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and one case is travel-related.
The eight new cases in Zone 7 (Miramichi region) are as follows:
- five people 19 and under;
- a person 30-39; and
- two people 50-59.
Two cases are contacts of previously confirmed cases and six are under investigation.
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