To start the weekend, public health officials have announced 42 new cases of COVID-19. It's the province's highest single-day increase in cases.
24 of the new cases are in the Prairie Mountain Health region, 16 are in the Southern Health region and 2 are in Winnipeg.
Dauphin's total is still 7.
290 cases are considered active, there are 6 people in hospital, and 1 Person in intensive care.
570 people have recovered and there have been 12 deaths related to the virus.
The province reminds that PMH has been elevated to the restricted level orange.
Starting Monday, masks are mandatory in all public indoor places and all public gatherings, outside too.
In addition, public gathering sizes, for both indoor and outdoor, will be restricted to just 10 people.
The province encourages those that live in the PMH region to take these precautions immediately to help slow the spread of the virus.
For up to date info on COVID in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
