Manitoba has recorded its eighth COVID-related death, and added 5 new cases of COVID-19 in Tuesday’s update.
The province’s most recent death related to COVID-19 is a man in his 70’s from the Southern Health region.
Today’s new cases bring Manitoba’s total case count to 405.
There are 78 active cases, with three individuals in hospital — two in intensive care — and 319 people listed as recovered.
One of the new cases is in the Prairie Mountain Health region.
Travel Restrictions
As part of Phase Four of reopening, the province will continue with the 14-day self isolation period for visitors from Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and southern Ontario.
But we’re also learning that Manitoba could reinstate a 14-day isolation order for those arriving in Manitoba from Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC, should those provinces see a surge in cases.
Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin is advising Manitoban’s travelling west to be mindful of possible changes to self-isolation requirements.
Health Minister Cameron Friesen says public health officials will review possible adjustments on a week-by-week basis, and make any additional changes based on the health situation at the given time.
“If we see a significant deterioration happening in western Canada, we’ve never said that we wouldn’t, you know, reinstate those 14-day isolation requirements at this point in time.”
Anyone who develops symptoms is recommended to self-isolate and visit www.Manitoba.ca/covid19 to use the online screening tool, or call Health Links for guidance on how to seek testing.
