Public health reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Nine cases in the Moncton region involve one person who is 19 or younger, two people in their 20s, two people in their 30s, two people in their 40s and two people in their 50’s.
Three of the cases involve contacts of previously confirmed cases while six cases are under investigation.
Two cases in the Saint John region involve two people in their 40s. Both cases are travel-related.
No one is currently being hospitalized because of COVID-19.
14 people recovered since Wednesday bringing the active case count to 68.
70.5 per cent of New Brunswickers 12 and older are fully vaccinated and 83.1 per cent have had at least one jab of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Over 11,000 New Brunswickers between the ages of 12 and 19 are not yet fully vaccinated and about 19,000 haven’t had the first dose.
“With students going back to school on Sept. 7, and a two-week timespan needed after your second dose to have full immunity, parents and guardians need to book an appointment immediately to get their children fully vaccinated, or receive at least the first dose, if they have not yet done so,” said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. “We all need two doses of the vaccine to be fully protected.”
Current vaccination breakdown for people 12-19:
Fully vaccinated: 54.04 per cent (34,968 people)
Received only first dose: 16.6 per cent (11,511 people)
Not vaccinated: 29.36 per cent (18,998 people)
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