Public health officials have confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba. One of those new cases are within Southern Health.
As of Sunday at 1:00 pm, the total number of cases in Manitoba is 1,338. The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.3 per cent.

The data shows:
• one case in the Interlake-Eastern health region;
• six cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• one case in the Southern Health region; and
• seven cases in the Winnipeg health region.

 

The data also shows:
• 412 active cases and 910 individuals have recovered from COVID-19,
• there are 13 people in hospital and three people in intensive care, and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains 16.

Preliminary investigations indicate that eight of the cases are related to close contacts. Investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.

Preliminary laboratory testing numbers shows 146,064 tests were completed.

The Manitoba government has released the Wear It Well animated video to help teach younger children on how to wear a non-medical mask and take steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19. View the video at www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html#public.

Manitobans are strongly encouraged to return to the fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This means not going out while you feel ill, practising proper hand hygiene, covering your cough and physical distancing when you are with people outside your household. If you cannot physically distance, wear a mask. If you are travelling, remember to be ‘COVID-Careful’ by gassing up at home and ensuring all supplies are packed with you, so extra stops do not need to made along the way.

Unless recommended by public health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present.

Employers are asked to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health. The online assessment tool can be found at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/and COVID-19 symptoms can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/about.html#collapse4.

For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.