Three more COVID-19 cases reported in New Brunswick; active cases drop to 997
A person in their 80s and another in their 90s in Zone 1 , and a person 90 and over in Zone 7 have died.
"Beginning Monday, rapid tests will be widely available across the province, providing an additional way to identify potential cases of COVID-19 before an outbreak develops.""Of the 17 in an intensive care unit, 15 are unvaccinated and two are partially vaccinated. No one under the age of 19 is hospitalized. Of the total in hospital, 29 are unvaccinated, five are partially vaccinated and 20 are fully vaccinated," says a release.
"Rapid test kits were provided and we look forward to commencing the distribution province-wide next week. We understand that the public is looking to obtain these kits and they will be readily available on an ongoing basis."
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