At least seven of the 15 new cases spent some time infectious in the community. Eight of the new cases are yet to be linked to other known cases or transmission sites. Eight people are in hospital with the virus — one patient is in intensive care and requiring ventilation.

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At least eight of those cases spent some time infectious in the community.
Four of the new cases are yet to be linked to other known cases or transmission sites.
Nine people are in hospital with the virus —one patient is in intensive care and requiring ventilation.

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