Manitoba public health officials have identified 4 new cases of COVID-19.
That brings the total number of probable and lab-confirmed cases to 246.
A total of 99 people are listed as recovered from the virus. Eight people are currently in hospital and the number of deaths is reported at four.
The chief provincial public health officer is extending the public health orders until at least April 28th. The orders established on March 30th were originally set to expire on April 14th.
This means the following measures will remain in effect for at least another two weeks:
•Public gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people at any indoor or outdoor place or premises. This includes places of worship, gatherings and family events such as weddings and funerals. This does not apply to a facility where health-care or social services are provided including child-care centres and homeless shelters.
•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. If this takes place, the operator of the restaurant must ensure that all people maintain the appropriate social distancing from other customers when picking up food.
•All businesses that are not listed in the schedule of critical services that accompany the order must remain closed.
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.
