Fairfax, which first announced its offer in August, is already the controlling shareholder of the company which owns the Keg and Swiss Chalet.

The province's public health department has identified three locations in Saint John and two locations in Moncton on Friday that were subject to a risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) has signed a deal to buy a majority stake in the company that operates the Keg steakhouse chain restaurants.