COVID-19 on Thursday.There are nine new cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region). Eight of the nine cases are under investigation and one case is a contact of a previously confirmed case.Two cases are reported in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) and another two in Zone 7 (Miramichi region).
These cases are under investigation, said the province.“Vaccination is the best protection and with recent number of COVID-19 cases, the value of being completely vaccinated becomes more clear every day,” said Dr.
Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health, in a news release.“Fully 68 of our 77 confirmed COVID-19 cases since July 1, which is 88 per cent, were not fully immunized,” added Russell.As of Thursday, 68.6 per cent of New Brunswickers aged 12 and older.