New Brunswick Public Health has announced four new cases of COVID-19 today (June 17).
Three cases are in the Fredericton Zone 3 region:
- an individual 19 and under;
- an individual 50-59; and
- an individual 60-69.
One case is in the Bathurst Zone 6 region:
- an individual 60-69.
All four cases are contacts of previously confirmed ones.
The province now has 61 active cases of the virus and one individual has recovered since yesterday.
Six people are in hospital in New Brunswick, including two in an intensive care unit.
Meantime, New Brunswickers who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before May 1 are reminded they can now book an appointment for their second dose through a participating pharmacy or at a Vitalité or Horizon health network clinic.
All eligible New Brunswickers can book second dose appointments starting on Monday, June 21.
“As the number of fully vaccinated New Brunswickers increases and as travel restrictions and border measures are eased, we expect there will be more COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health.
“This is why it’s important for all New Brunswickers who are able to get their second dose to do so once they are eligible. Those who are not vaccinated will be at highest risk for having severe symptoms and hospitalization.”
As of today, the vaccination rate for eligible New Brunswickers with at least one dose of a COVID vaccine now stands at 75.7 percent.
The province is recommending residents of the Avignon and Témiscouata regional counties in Quebec, included in the current travel bubble, register for travel to New Brunswick to help speed up screening for border officials.
Only travel within the four Atlantic provinces is exempt from registration.
