Manitoba Public Health Officials reported this afternoon 32 new cases of the virus have been identified in the province. 18 of the new cases are in the Prairie Mountain health region, seven in the Winnipeg health region, six in the Southern health region and one in the Interlake Eastern Health Authority. Preliminary investigations show that 14 of the cases announced are close contacts of previously announced cases.  The provincial total now stands at 1,096 lab confirmed cases, 418 are active, 664 individuals have recovered and five are in hospital with one in intensive care.

Saskatchewan Health reports two new cases with one in the Far North West and one in the Saskatoon zone.  There are 1611 reported cases, 44 are considered active and 1543 people have recovered. 20 of the active cases are in communal living settings.

They remind you COVID-19 transmissions in your community may increase as we move in the fall to indoor spaces and as school restarts. Remember to wash your hands frequently, maintain physical distancing, abide by masking policies and stay home if you are sick.