Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
 


The online screening tool is now available in an interactive voice response (IVR) format. CALL 1-877-308-9038

It is not a replacement for Health Links-Info Sante. It is specifically for Manitobans who prefer to complete the screening tool by phone rather than online.

The tool asks callers standard screening questions for COVID-19. If needed, it directs those who may require a conversation with a health care professional to Health Links-Info Santé. People who want to self-screen can call 1-877-308-9038.



Contact Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) if you're experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.



Current Situation

NEW Last updated: March 21, 2020

Public health officials advise an additional probable case of COVID-19 has been identified, bringing the number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 19 at this time. At this time, the public health investigation indicates the case is related to travel.

Manitobans are reminded of the importance of contacting their health care provider for regular medical care. This includes making sure children are up-to-date on their routine childhood immunizations. This will reduce the risk of outbreaks of other communicable diseases during the pandemic. For more information visit the Routine Immunization Schedules website.

Most Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) and Children's disABILITY Services (CDS) staff are working away from the office. Participants, families and service providers involved with these programs can continue to contact their community service workers via telephone and email to plan for services and staff are continuing to monitor their phone messages. If there is an urgent situation that requires an immediate response, please contact the CLDS call centre toll free line at 1-844-730-0105 or the CDS centre toll free line at 1-844-805-0004 to speak with someone directly. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NEW March 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Bulletin #26

NEW March 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Bulletin #25

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March 21, 2020 11:00 a.m.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) update




Testing in Manitoba

NEW Last updated: March 21, 2020

As of March 19, 3,801 tests for COVID-19 have been completed.

Total Number of Confirmed and Probable Positive Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases by Health Region (of residence)::


Total Number of Confirmed and Probable Positive Novel Coronavirus

Manitoba

Confirmed Positive *

11

Probable Positive **

8

Totals

19


Regions

Manitoba

Interlake-Eastern

Northern

Prairie Mountain

Southern Health

Winnipeg

Unknown

Totals

19

2

0

0

2

15

0

  • * A confirmed positive case has tested positive at both Cadham Provincial Laboratory and the National Microbiology Laboratory.
  • ** A probable positive case has tested positive at Cadham Provincial Laboratory and is awaiting confirmatory testing results from the National Microbiology Laboratory.

If you have a positive test result, public health officials will call you directly. That is the start of the public health investigation process. In addition, if these public health investigations identify you as a possible close contact, they will call you and provide advice on how to self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate.

If your test result is negative, it may take longer for you to be advised of your test results. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 through travel or close contact with a case, ensure you self-isolate for 14 days after symptoms develop. If you haven't been exposed to a case or travel, stay home until all your symptoms are gone.


Canadian Situation

As of March 21, 2020 (8:00 am), 1,048 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada. Cases have been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland & Labrador. Probable cases have also been reported in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Saskatchewan. Public Health Agency of Canada's COVID-19: Outbreak update website.



Worldwide Reported Cases

For a complete list of countries reporting COVID-19 cases see the most current WHO Coronavirus Disease situation report or click on the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Case map dashboard.

(click on map image below for most current case numbers)

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