FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting another big jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in the province, along with two more COVID-19 related deaths. 

There are 174 new cases of the virus today, with the number of active cases hitting 892.  

The deaths involve a person from the Campbellton area and one from the Miramichi region — both in their 50s.  

Forty people are hospitalized, including 16 in intensive care.

The Horizon Health Network has confirmed three staff members on the COVID-19 unit at the Moncton Hospital have tested positive for the virus. 

There are now outbreaks on five units at the hospital, with a total of 32 patients and 11 staff who have tested positive.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2021.

The Canadian Press