Manitoba Public Health announced there were 36 new cases of the virus on Thursday, October 1, 2020. The total number of lab-confirmed cases stands at 2,029.
The five-day test positivity rate in Manitoba is 2.1 per cent
Two cases in the Southern Health region, four cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region, two cases in the Interlake-Eastern Health region and 28 cases in the Winnipeg Health region.
There are 15 people being treated in hospital including seven people in intensive care.
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 is 20.
There are currently 621 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, with 534 of those in Winnipeg, 1,388 people are listed as recovered.
1,803 laboratory tests were completed yesterday. According to Manitoba Public Health, the total number of completed tests since early February is 186,668.
Carberry Collegiate in Carberry has a second possible exposure on September 21. The infection was not acquired at the school and no close contacts have been identified.
Subway in Carberry is the site of a possible exposure on September 26 between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
The Health Canada COVID Alert app is now available in Manitoba. The app provides exposure alerts to those who were in close contact with people who tested positive for COVID-19. The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Google Play app stores.
Beginning on Wednesday, October 7 non-medical masks will be required in all Manitoba health facilities including 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.
Public health is continuing to advise Winnipeg residents and visitors to the city to stay home if sick, wash 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.
Officials advise that only people showing symptoms of COVID-19 should go for testing. If you do have symptoms you should seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms appear.
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