Manitoba Public Health announced on Monday April 20, 2020 that a sixth person has died due to COVID-19. Dr, Brent Roussin, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer said the person who died is a woman in her 80s.
One additional case of the virus was identified bringing the total number of lab-confirmed and probable cases to 254
There are currently 8 people being treated in hospital 5 of those are currently in intensive care.
144 people have recovered from the virus in Manitoba. Currently there are 105 active cases in the province
260 tests were performed on Sunday bringing the total number tests performed since early February to 20,012.
Premier Brian Pallister announced that the province has extended the State of Emergency for an additional 30 days. This is to ensure measures can stay in place to protect the health of Manitobans.
Public Health has expanded testing for COVID-19 in the province. The current criteria includes:
- travellers returning to Manitoba
- close contact with a confirmed case
- lab workers who have worked with COVID-19 tests
- health-care workers
- people who live/work in the north, isolated or group settings, correctional facilities, shelters, long-term care or residential facilities or remote work camps
- first responders
- workers or volunteers at workplaces that have been identified as essential services
- any symptomatic person who lives with a health-care worker, first responder or worker in a congregate setting such as a correctional facility, shelter, long-term care or residential facility.
Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should call Health Links at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.
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