The total number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba is now 1,428 thanks to the 18 new cases announced by public health officials.

11 of the new cases are in Winnipeg, while 3 are from the Southern Health region, 2 are from the Interlake-Eastern region, 1 is from PMH and 1 is in the Northern region.

There aren't any active cases in Dauphin, all 7 total cases have recovered.

239 cases are considered active and 1,173 people have recovered.

There are 15 people in hospital with 3 in intensive care and 16 people have died due to COVID-19.

Public health officials strongly encourage all Manitobans to return to the fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This means staying home if you are sick, washing/sanitizing your hands, covering your cough and physically distancing when you are with people outside your household. If you cannot physically distance, wear a mask. 

Unless recommended by public health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present.

For more information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, go to www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.