Public health officials have sent a letter to parents about a possible exposure to COVID-19 at the Munroe Early Childhood Education Centre Preschool at 505 Chalmers Ave. in Winnipeg on Sept. 14 in the morning and afternoon. Based on the public health investigation, close contacts have been identified and contacted directly with public health officials with advice to self-isolate (quarantine).
The centre is working closely with public health officials and following their recommendations. The centre has closed off areas used by the infected person and will not use these areas until after cleaning and disinfection have occurred. The centre will remain open to all other children and staff, who can continue to attend the centre in person.
Public health is also advising of possible exposures to COVID-19 at the following sites on the dates and times listed below.
- Café La Scala at 725 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg: Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Saturday Sept. 12 from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Public health officials advise the restaurant has been closed while case investigations are underway.
- The Local Public Eatery at 274 Garry Street, Winnipeg: Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. The restaurant had been closed while public health investigations were underway, but has since reopened.
- XXI Lounge at 1011 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg: Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Saturday Sept. 12 from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. and Sunday Sept. 13 from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. The site had been closed while public health investigations were underway, but has since reopened.
- Winnipeg Transit, John Pritchard School Route S412: Sept 14 and Sept. 15 from Headmaster/Mildred to John Pritchard School from approximately 8:15 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. and from John Pritchard School to Headmaster/Mildred from approximately 3 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
There has been a concerning increase in the number of cases in Winnipeg, with many cases having large numbers of close contacts. Recent success in Prairie Mountain Health shows that focusing on the fundamentals can reduce the transmission of COVID-19. The chief provincial public health officer strongly encourages residents of and visitors to Winnipeg to focus on these fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
People must stay home if sick. Wash/sanitize your hands, cover your cough and physically distance when you are with people outside your household. If you cannot physically distance, you should wear a mask to help reduce your risk. Reduce the number of close contacts outside your household, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.
