Public health officials have announced a fourth death in Manitoba because of COVID-19.
We also learned about 6 additional cases of the virus, bringing the total number of probable and lab-confirmed cases to 230.
10 people are currently being hospitalized, with 5 people in intensive care. The number of people listed as recovered from COVID is up to 92.
The Prairie Mountain Health region has seen 11 confirmed cases.
Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin realizes we all may want to get out this weekend with nicer weather and our traditional holiday gatherings, but is pleading with Manitobans to not let up on our preventative measures.
Dr. Roussin says our recent case numbers are proof our social distancing measures are working, but does not want anyone to think it’s time to let up.
He says now is not the time to get together, but encourages everyone to stay connected virtually.
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.
