Laboratory testing numbers show 2,585 tests were completed yesterday, bringing the total number of lab tests completed since early February to 386,007. Case investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.
The mobile testing site at 1181 Portage Avenue closed Dec. 11, and a new walk-in testing centre located at the Garrick Centre, 330 Garry St. in Winnipeg, will open Dec. 14 and operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Public health officials advise COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared at the River Ridge II Retirement Residence in Winnipeg. The site has been moved to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
The outbreaks declared at the Women's Correctional Centre in Headingley, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Douglas Campbell Lodge in Portage la Prairie and Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie are over.
Public health officials are also advising that anyone who is symptomatic, or has a household member who is symptomatic, the entire household needs to self-isolate pending COVID-19 test results. For health-care workers, exceptions may apply and staff may be able/required to report to work. Contact your workplace Occupational Health Services or designate. For information on self-isolation, including exceptions, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/fundamentals/self-isolation.html.
