For the first time since March 26, the number of active COVID-19 cases has fallen below 100 in New Brunswick.
Public Health has reported 99 active cases as of today (June 8).
Only one new case has been reported in the Bathurst Zone 6 region which involves someone in their 70s and is a contact of a previously confirmed case.
Since yesterday, 13 people have recovered.
Four people are in hospital including three in New Brunswick with one in an intensive care unit.
Since the pandemic began, 44 people have died.
As of today, 70.8 per cent of eligible New Brunswickers have now received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Under the province’s Path to Green, another 28,812 people need to receive their first dose in order to reach the 75 percent mark before pandemic restrictions begin to be loosened.
Anyone eligible for a vaccine who has not already received their first dose can book an appointment online through a Vitalité or Horizon Health Network clinic or by contacting a participating pharmacy.
“We are thankful to everyone who has received their first dose and for those that continue to encourage people to get vaccinated,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
“Even if you have been vaccinated, you can still help. If you know someone who doesn’t drive, offer them a lift and if they are unable to book an appointment online themselves, offer to help. We have made tremendous progress, let’s continue the drive to 75.”
