Manitoba public health reported 347 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases for the week of July 31st to August 6th an increase from 257 the previous week. Winnipeg reported 163 new cases followed by the Northern health region with 94 up from 47 the previous week. The volume of lab tests increased to on average 298 people per day compared to 278 in the previous week with a test positivity rate of 20.8 percent an increase from 17.9 percent in the previous week. There were 57 hospital admissions up from 53 the previous week with 12 ICU admissions up from 7 the previous week.
Saskatchewan health releases their next monthly report next Thursday.
