Public Health says it has identified a “trend of growing cases” of COVID-19 linked to a legion fundraiser in Saint John.
The fundraising event took place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 69 between 6 and 11 p.m. on Nov. 20.
The details were included in a letter from the regional medical officer of health posted to the legion’s Facebook page on Monday.
“Public health is strongly encouraging all attendees, irrespective of symptoms or vaccine history, to get tested,” said the letter, signed by Dr. Kimberley Barker.
Bruce Macfarlane, a spokesperson for the Department of Health, confirmed that a letter had been sent by the regional medical officer of health after noticing a number of cases stemming from a recent event.
“At least 20 cases are associated with this recent event,” Macfarlane said in an email to our newsroom.
A letter sent to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 69 from the regional medical officer of health. (Image: Facebook)
