Manitoba’s new COVID-19 case number remains low, and the province is focusing on increased testing to get a better idea of the spread of the virus.

Four new cases have been identified today by Manitoba public health officials.

The total number of lab-confirmed and probably cases is 267. As of 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning, there are 62 active cases and 199 that have been listed as recovered.

The number of COVID-related deaths remains at six.

As of April 23rd, there have been 173 COVID-19 screening tests conducted at the Dauphin drive-thru location. The other testing site in the Prairie Mountain Health region — a site in Brandon — has administered 718 screening tests.

Public health officials are now expanding testing criteria to include people who are showing even mild symptoms — such as a cough, runny nose, sore throat, and fever — to get a clearer picture regarding the spread of the virus in Manitoba.

If you’re showing symptoms of COVID-19 and meet the testing criteria, call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 for more information. As a reminder, testing sites are operating by referral only.

You can also access the latest information for the province, and the online screening tool, by visiting www.manitoba.ca/covid19.