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 23, 2020

Public health officials advise an additional probable case of COVID-19 has been identified, while another case initially identified as probable has been ruled out. That case will be removed from the list, meaning the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba remains at 20.

The newest probable positive case is a man in his 50s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time, the public health investigation indicates the case is related to travel. Information about flights where a person with a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 had symptoms at the time of travel are updated at Flights with Confirmed Cases as information becomes available.

Public health officials are strongly advising all Manitobans, including health-care providers, to cancel or postpone any non-essential travel. This includes international travel and travel within Canada. There should be no recreational, tourist or non-essential personal travel. In addition, effective immediately public health officials are recommending that anyone who returns from travel, either international or domestic, should self-isolate and self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days following their return.

This recommendation does not include:

  • the commercial transportation of goods and services;
  • workers, including health care workers who live in a neighbouring jurisdiction and travel to Manitoba for work; or
  • normal personal travel in border communities, including visits to a cottage.

NEW March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Bulletin #29

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Help Next Door MB: Manitobans Helping Manitobans


News Conferences

NEW Last updated: March 23, 2020



March 23, 2020 2:00 p.m.

Premier Brian Pallister to discuss COVID-19 measures.




Testing in Manitoba

NEW Last updated: March 23, 2020

As of March 22, 4,245 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 **

9

Totals

20


Regions

Manitoba

Interlake-Eastern

Northern

Prairie Mountain

Southern Health

Winnipeg

Unknown

Totals

20

2

0

0

2

16

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

NEW Last updated: March 23, 2020

As of March 22, 2020 (5:00 pm), 1,430 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada. Cases have been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland & Labrador and Northwest Territories. Probable cases have also been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. 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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