The latest update from public health officials has revealed 9 more cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
That brings the total number of probable and lab-confirmed cases in the province to 203. Two people have died.
Seventeen people are listed as recovered from COVID-19.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin is maintaining one of the best things you can do to limit the spread is stay home, and only go out for essentials.
That recommendation also applies to large family gatherings over the holidays.
“There will be a time when we can have these get-togethers again. This is not that time. Now is a time to stay home.”
However, Dr. Roussin says social distancing does not mean social isolation, and he's encouraging all Manitobans to stay connected to friends, family and loved ones in a safe manner.
Cadham Provincial Laboratory has performed a total of 12,998 tests. Dr. Roussin is commending our provincial lab for getting through a backlog of tests, and their effort to reduce their testing turnaround time to between 24-48 hours.
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, visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
