In our daily COVID-19 update, chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Premier Brian Pallister announced 24 more cases of the virus. The total number of probable and lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is now 96.
In the Prairie Mountain Health Region, there are a total of 9 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Roussin says the province will not be releasing specific information about locations of positive cases within the PMH region. He says you should be taking the same precautionary measures, regardless of the possible proximity of COVID-19 cases in your area.
“It does not help the public to know the specific locations, because we are asking everyone to stay home and practice social distancing.”
Dr. Roussin reports there is still only one death related to the virus, and there are currently 4 people in hospital receiving care because of COVID-19.
The premier also announced a significant public health order that will take effect on April 1st.
All non-critical businesses will have to close, from April 1st until April 14th. To view a full list of which businesses will be staying open, click here.
The premier noted this closure timeframe may be extended as the province continues to evaluate the situation around the outbreak.
“All restaurants and other commercial facilities that serve food are prohibited from serving food to customers in their premises. This prevents eat-in dining at all facilities. However, restaurants and other commercial facilities can prepare and serve food for delivery or takeout.”
This closure order does not prevent these businesses from operating on a remote basis.
To find out which businesses are listed as critical or non-critical, see our other article.
