Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health for New Brunswick, provides an update on COVID-19 on Sept. 1, 2021. (Image: CPAC video capture)
Public Health says contact tracing has determined several private gatherings are resulting in virus transmission, particularly among unvaccinated people.
They say hunting parties, prayer groups, birthday parties, private funerals and a backyard wedding have resulted in new cases throughout the province.
“In this fourth wave, we have seen a high number of cases sparked from private gatherings,” Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, said in a news release Sunday.
“Limiting those gatherings to 20 as per the mandatory order helps reduce spread and improve our contact tracing.”
Meanwhile, officials say COVID-19 testing delays at assessment centres have been resolved in all areas except the Fredericton health zone.
They say appointments are being booked within 24 to 48 hours with extended hours to increase capacity at some assessment centres.
Officials expect the backlog in the Fredericton health zone will be resolved before the end-of-day Tuesday.
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