New Brunswick has eight new cases of COVID-19 today (December 16).
Public Health says the cases are self-isolating and are as follows:
One case in Zone 1 (Moncton region):
- an individual 20 to 29, whose case is related to international travel.
Five cases in Zone 3 (Fredericton region):
- two people 19 and under;
- an individual 20 to 29; and
- two people 30 to 39
Of these, three are close contacts of a previously confirmed case, one is related to international travel and one is under investigation.
Two cases in Zone 4 (Edmundston region):
- an individual 20 to 29; and
- an individual 30 to 39
Both are close contacts of a previously confirmed case.
The number of active cases is 51.
Three patients are hospitalized of which two are in intensive care.