Public health officials are advised about additional possible exposures at schools, including:
- Andrew Mynarski VC, 1111 Machray Ave., in Winnipeg on Sept. 28 and 29. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence of in-school transmission, or that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self-isolation and one cohort will self monitor
- Dufferin School, 545 Alexander Ave., in Winnipeg on Sept. 28 and 29. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence of in-school transmission, or that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self-isolation, and one class will self monitor.
The public is also being advised of possible exposures at these sites:
- Mahihkan Bus Lines Oct. 1 from Winnipeg northbound at 11:00 a.m.to Portage La Prairie, Dauphin, Swan River, Mafeking and The Pas.
- Tim Horton’s in Beausejour, on Sept. 28, 2:00-7:00 p.m. and Sept 29, 2:00-9:00 p.m. Risk to the public is considered low.
People who attended any of the above locations on the dates/times listed should self-monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate if they develop and seek testing.
After consultation with the restaurant and food industry, public health is implementing several orders for licensed premises in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. They include reduced service hours for liquor and operation and require the premise to obtain contact information of patrons in groups of 10. The orders will go into force Wednesday, Oct 7, at 6:00 p.m. For more information visit www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/winnipeg/index.html#licensedpremises.
The Health Canada COVID Alert app is now available to Manitoba residents and provides digital COVID-19 exposure alerts once the app is downloaded to a smart phone. It is available at no cost in the Apple and Google Play app stores. For more information, visit manitoba.ca/covid19/updates/covidalert.html.
Manitobans are encouraged to continue seeking care for their medical needs, including routine appointments and immunizations. Beginning tomorrow, Oct. 7 the requirement for non-medical masks in all Manitoba health facilities will extend to doctors’ offices and community service providers affiliated with Manitoba’s health regions. Anyone seeking treatment in, or visiting, a public health-care setting will be required to bring and wear a non-medical mask. Accommodations do exist for those who are not able to wear a mask for medical reasons.
The chief provincial public health officer strongly encourages Manitobans to reduce the number of close contacts outside their household, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces. In addition, they should focus on these fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Wash/sanitize your hands and cover your cough.
- Physically distance when you are with people outside your household.
- If you cannot physically distance, wear a mask to help reduce the risk to others or as required by public health orders.
