Public health officials advise one new case of COVID-19 was identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is 315.
Today’s case is a male in his 30s from the Winnipeg region. The investigation is ongoing and information is subject to change.
The data also shows:
• no individuals in hospital or intensive care,
• 15 active cases and 293 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at seven.
An additional 715 laboratory tests were performed yesterday. This brings the total number of tests performed since early February to 59,357.
Canada Day is next week and Manitobans are reminded to continue to practise physical distancing and follow public health guidelines for gatherings whether at home, the cottage or camping. Stay home if you feel sick, practise good hand hygiene and cover your cough. If you are travelling, remember to be ‘COVID Careful’ and reduce stops while travelling.
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
