New Brunswick reported one additional death in its latest weekly COVID-19 report, for a total of 422 deaths since the pandemic began.
That’s one less death than was reported last week.
The province said Tuesday there were 23 new hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications in the week from June 5 and June 11, a slight increase from 20 reported last week. As of Tuesday, 27 hospitalizations remain active, including two in intensive care.
Get breaking National news
“The highest portion of hospitalizations for COVID-19 is among individuals aged 60-79,” read the report.
Read more: COVID-19: Slight increase in hospitalizations, but drop in positive tests in New Brunswick
The number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the latest seven-day period is down.
Public health said 471 new PCR-confirmed cases were recorded, along with 371 self-reported rapid test positives.
-
![]()
U.S. oil company establishes operations on Greenland without consent -
![]()
Doctors show CT scans of serious injuries as a result of e-scooter use -
![]()
US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra on Trump’s latest threats over wildfire smoke -
![]()
CSIS report warns Canada drawing closer ties with countries that remain biggest threats
The province estimates there are just under 700 active cases remaining.
More than 580 New Brunswickers got a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in the past week.
About 52.6 per cent of adult residents have received at least three doses, while 88.1 per cent have received at least two doses.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.