Today we are learning about 12 additional cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The province now has a total of 194 lab-confirmed and probable cases. There are 10 people in hospital because of the virus, with 6 in intensive care, and 2 deaths.
There are 14 healthcare workers in Manitoba that have tested positive for COVID-19. According to chief nursing officer for Shared Health, Lanette Siragusa, no healthcare workers in the Prairie Mountain Health Region have tested positive.
COVID tests at the Betel Home in Gilmi have revealed no residents have contracted the virus. There was some concern earlier this week when at least one staff member at the Betel Home tested positive.
Going forward, isolation centres are being established; one of the first is at a hotel in Winnipeg. It will start accepting people over the weekend, in order to provide a dedicated space where confirmed cases can safely self-isolate. Isolation centres will use enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices, and practice all social and physical distancing guidelines.
The Manitoba government has decided to postpone the remaining dates for making campground reservations. More information is available at www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/.
You are reminded to remain close to home during this time and limit travel, even within the province, to essential trips only.
Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.
For more information and to access the online screening tool for COVID-19, click here.
