Manitoba Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced the latest COVID-19 numbers this afternoon.  He reported 25 new cases and this brings the total number of lab confirmed positive and probable cases to 603.  There are seven current hospitalizations including three in intensive care, 218 active cases and 377 individuals are listed as recovered.

Roussin also spoke on new public health recommendations for back to school.  They now strongly recommend students in grades 5 to 12, school staff and others in school wear a non-medical mask in common areas and where physical distancing is not possible as well on school buses with masks provided by the province.  School Divisions will post their individual plans next week linked to the Manitoba Education website following public health orders which are now listed at www.manitoba.ca/restoringsafeservices.