Manitoba Public Health reported 55 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and 35 on Sunday.  The largest numbers are in the Prairie Mountain Health Region with 43 and Winnipeg Health Region with 36 new cases.  Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced this afternoon 23 new cases which brings the total number of lab confirmed cases to 1214.  There were two new cases in Interlake Eastern health, 13 in Prairie Mountain Health, 6 in Southern Health and 7 in Winnipeg Health regions. He noted 11 current hospitalizations with one in intensive care, 469 active cases and 731 recovered.

Roussin also announced with the increased number of cases in southern Manitoba public health will be re-implementing travel restrictions to northern Manitoba and remote communities effective Thursday.  There are exceptions for work, healthcare and other matters. As well Manitobans are asked to respect any restrictions that First Nations communities have in place. Details will be posted at www.manitoba.ca/covid-19.