WINNIPEG – COVID-19 virus numbers are climbing in Manitoba.
Public health officials advise the current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.59 percent. Sixteen new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. This brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 558.
The data shows there were:
- 11 new cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region; and
- five new cases in the Southern Health – Santé Sud health region.
While many of today’s cases appear to be linked to known clusters in Brandon and the Southern Health – Santé Sud health region or are close contacts of a previously-announced case, preliminary information suggests that there may be a small number of cases of unknown acquisition in these areas.
Case investigations are ongoing to determine possible COVID-19 exposures. When the investigations are completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform people of any public health risks.
The data also shows:
- six current hospitalizations, with three individuals in intensive care;
- 182 active cases and 352 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
- the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at eight.
The data also shows:
- six current hospitalizations, with three individuals in intensive care;
- 196 active cases and 354 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
- the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at eight.
Preliminary testing numbers show an additional 1,364 laboratory tests were completed on Sunday, bringing the total number of tests completed since early February to 103,782.
