Forty additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Manitoba.
The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is now 167.
Five individuals are currently hospitalized including four in intensive care.
PMH is reporting a total of 23 people have been tested at Dauphin's designated testing site. 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.
The number of cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region is now up to 11.
At least one staff member at the Betel Home in Gimli an hour north of Winnipeg has tested positive for the virus. Public health officials are also investigating a respiratory illness outbreak among residents there. Nine residents showing symptoms of respiratory illness are being tested to determine the cause of their illness.
Eleven individuals have recovered from the virus, and the total number of deaths in Manitoba remains at one.
For more information and to access the online screening tool for COVID-19, visit:
www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
