Public health officials advise four cases were identified on Saturday, no cases were identified on Sunday and two new cases of COVID-19 were identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. This brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 324.
The data also shows:
no individuals in hospital or intensive care;
17 active cases and 300 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19; and
the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at seven.
An additional 789 laboratory tests were performed on Friday, with 1,021 done on Saturday and 471 on Sunday. This brings the total number of tests performed since early February to 63,056.
Canada Day is Wedneday and Manitobans are reminded to continue to practice social distancing and follow public health guidelines for gatherings whether at home, the cottage or camping. Stay home if you feel sick, practice good hand hygiene and cover your cough. If you are travelling, remember to be COVID-CAREFUL and reduce stops.
Updated information on COVID-19 testing hours for Canada Day is available at www.manitoba.ca/covid19/locations.html/. Outside Winnipeg, people experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 on the holiday are encouraged to visit their nearest urgent care or emergency department for testing. If symptoms are mild, they also have the option of self-isolating until community sites in their health regions reopen the following day.
For accurate info and to access the #Covid19MB online screening tool, visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19.
As of May 26, 2020 (10:00 am), 85,987 confirmed cases, 11 probable cases and 6,566 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 all been reported in Manitoba. Deaths associated with COVID-19 have been reported in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, 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.
(click on map image below for most current case numbers)
