The province tells us 18 new cases of COVID-19 were identified over the weekend, three of which are in the Prairie Mountain Health region.
Public health officials say the high case count is reflective of an outbreak at several Hutterite colonies — other cases are related to international travel, and one transport driver.
Investigations are ongoing, and the province says it will share additional information if they determine there are any public health risks.
Manitoba chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says it’s not unexpected to see more cases are the province reopens.
“A number of these cases are linked to clusters, which we can also expect over time. It’s a reminder that we can’t let our guards down, that we have to continue to find ways to live with this virus and fall back on the fundamentals that got us here.”
When it comes to the COVID fundamentals, Roussin is reminding Manitobans to stay home if even mildly ill, practice good hand hygiene, and maintain a distance of 6 feet apart from people from outside your household whenever possible.
Public health officials advise there are 29 active cases, and 318 people listed as recovered.
One individual is in intensive care. There have been 7 deaths in Manitoba because of COVID-19.
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