Current Situation
NEW Last updated: July 21, 2020
Public health officials advise that the current five-day test positivity rate is 1.03 per cent and 12 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is now 366.
New cases include:
- seven cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region;
- two cases in the Winnipeg health region;
- two cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region; and
- one case in the Southern Health - Sante Sud health region.
The data also shows:
- one individual is in intensive care;
- 41 active cases and 318 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
- the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at seven.
The high case counts are reflective of an outbreak of cases in several Hutterite colonies and some international travel-related cases. The investigations are ongoing. When completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform people of any public health risks.
An additional 1,201 laboratory tests were performed on Monday, bringing the total number of tests performed since early February to 77,551.
NEW July 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Bulletin #136
