Public Health officials have announced 2 more deaths in the province, along with 20 new cases of COVID-19 today.

Both of today’s deaths are linked to an outbreak at the Bethesda Place care home in Steinbach. The number of deaths in the province is now at 16. Manitoba now has 1,264 cases; 457 are active and 791 are recovered.

Six of today’s cases are in the Prairie Mountain Health region; none are in the Dauphin health district.

Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says a fine was issued this week to someone in the Prairie Mountain Health region for not following a self-isolation requirement.

“This is a reminder that if public health informs you of the requirement to self-isolate, you are required to do so.”

The Winnipeg and Brandon health districts are tied for the highest active case count — each with 164 cases considered active.

Officials are advising of a possible exposure to COVID-19 in Brandon on August 19th to 21st at the ABC Taxi Cabs and Limousine Service.

Travel restrictions to Manitoba’s northern communities will go into effect Friday, September 4th. There are exceptions for travelling directly to a campground or lodge. If you are travelling to the north, you are required to limit any stops to just the necessities outside of your camping or lodge destination.

While there are no restrictions in place at this time, Saskatchewan residents are being strongly recommended by their Premier to avoid travelling to Alberta and Manitoba.

For more information about COVID-19 in the province, click here.