Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Wednesday’s update from public health officials.
This brings the total number of confirmed and probable cases in Manitoba to 444.
The two new cases are both from the Winnipeg health region – a female in her 20s and a male in his 30s.
There are 94 active cases in the province, and 342 individuals listed as recovered. Nine people are hospitalized in Manitoba, with five people in intensive care because of COVID-19.
The number of COVID-related deaths in the province remains at 8.
Officials are warning of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on Air Canada flight AC 873 from Frankfurt, Germany, to Toronto (rows unknown) on July 26 and Air Canada flight AC 265 from Toronto to Winnipeg on July 26 (rows 22 to 28). Full information about affected flights can be found by clicking here.
Public health says the risk to others as low, but it is sharing information about these flights to ensure people are aware and know to seek testing if symptoms develop.
