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: April 2, 2020

Public health officials advise 40 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 167 at this time.

The data also shows:

  • Five individuals are currently hospitalized, including four in intensive care;
  • 11 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
  • The total number of deaths reported in Manitoba remains at one

Three additional staff across two Manitoba health-care facilities have tested positive for COVID-19. The confirmed cases, at Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg and Betel Home Gimli are being investigated by public health, occupational health and infection prevention and control officials.

A change in protocol will soon require health-care workers working in patient care roles at facilities including at hospitals, long-term care facilities, health centres, nursing stations, Access Centres and COVID-19 testing locations to expand their use of procedure masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE). These changes will be implemented over the coming days at sites across the province.

The public is reminded that a referral to testing sites is needed and they are not walk-in clinics. Information on locations and hours of operation throughout Manitoba is available on the Community Screening Locations page. Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should call Health Links-Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.

NEW April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Bulletin #39

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News Conferences

NEW Last updated: April 2, 2020



April 2, 2020 2:30 p.m.

Families Minister Heather Stefanson to discuss COVID-19 (Coronavirus) measures

 

Cases and Risk of COVID-19 in Manitoba

NEW Last updated: April 2, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

As of April 2, 11,327 tests for COVID-19 have been completed.


Summary of Persons with COVID-19 in Manitoba


Regions

Total Cases

Confirmed Positive *

Probable Positive **

Deaths

Interlake-Eastern

9

7

2

0

Northern

2

2

0

0

Prairie Mountain

11

10

1

0

Southern

15

14

1

0

Winnipeg

130

119

11

0

Totals

167

152

15

1


  • * 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.



Graph showing COVID-19 case counts by age/gender


Canadian Situation

NEW Last updated: April 2, 2020

As of April 2, 2020 (10:00 am), 10,114 confirmed cases, 18 probable cases and 127 deaths associated with COVID-19 have been confirmed in Canada. Cases have been reported in all provinces and territories across Canada, with the exception of Nunavut. Probable cases have also been reported in Manitoba. Deaths associated with COVID-19 have been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec 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.

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