Manitoba Public Health reported over the weekend 51 new cases of COVID-19.  Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin reported 16 new cases this afternoon.  He noted this brings our total number of confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 558.  He added data also shows that we have six current hospitalizations including three individuals in intensive care, 196 active cases, 354 individuals have recovered and the number of deaths remains at 8.  He also confirmed the number of cases connected to a business in Brandon is 22.

Roussin says many of the cases continue to be linked to known clusters in the Brandon and Southern Health Region.  He noted contact tracing continues and the Company referred to is going beyond public health recommendations.