Manitoba public health reported 229 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases for the week of July 3rd to 9th an increase from 125 the previous week. Winnipeg reported 133 new cases followed by the Northern health region with 48 a jump from 13 the previous week. The volume of lab tests increased to on average 269 people tested per day compared to 244 in the previous week with a test positivity rate of 14.8 percent up from 11.5 percent the previous week. There were 59 hospital admissions up from 46 the previous week including seven ICU admissions the same as the previous week.
Saskatchewan will issue its monthly update next Thursday.
