Health Minister Cameron Friesen and Dr. Brent Roussin have given their daily COVID-19 update.
There are 9 community screening sites for COVID-19. Four are in Winnipeg, sites are also in Brandon, Selkirk, Thompson, Flin Flon, and The Pas. There will be drive-thru sites in Winnipeg and Steinbach opening in the coming days.
The Health Minister says there will also be additional rural sites being rolled out in the coming days.
Roussin reminds Manitobans that this is a time for social distancing.
“This is not the time to go out in large groups, in crowded spaces, such as bars, restaurants, and large house parties. This is a broad recommendation, but this is keeping with our social distancing strategies to really impact the spread of the virus in our communities. This includes not attending gatherings outside your homes including faith-based gatherings.”
There are no new cases today, the number remains at 17.
Friesen understands these increasing numbers can cause anxiety, but to remember that the rise in cases is inevitable and the health-care system is at the "highest state of readiness."
