Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
IRTC UPDATE:
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.8 per cent and 24 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today bringing the number of cases in Manitoba to 1,632.
The data shows:
- two case in the Interlake-Eastern health region
- two cases in the Southern Health region
- 20 cases in the Winnipeg health region
The data also shows:
- 380 active cases and 1,234 individuals have recovered from COVID-19
- there are 8 people in hospital and two people in intensive care
- the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 18
Provincial COVID-19 Surveillance- Week 37
COVID-19 CONTACT & EXPOSURE UPDATE: September 22, 2020
- Public health officials have advised College Louis Riel school of a confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the school on Sept. 14. The school is working closely with public health officials and following their recommendations. Upon learning of this information, the school facility immediately closed off areas used by the infected person and did not use these areas until after cleaning and disinfection occurred. Close contacts have been identified and are self-isolating. No one else is required to self-isolate from this exposure at this time and the school remains open. The infection was not acquired at school. Based on the public health investigation, this exposure was assessed to be low risk.
- Case investigations indicate two previously identified cases are linked to Maplewood Manor in Southern Health region. This information has been shared with families and staff. Close contacts are being identified and the case investigations are continuing. While the risk is assessed to be low, Maplewood has initiated outbreak protocols in an abundance of caution. The facility has moved to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
- Public health is advising of possible exposures to COVID-19 at the following sites on the dates and times listed below:
- Lounge at The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, 115, Garry St. in Winnipeg on 15 from 6 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 3:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Winnipeg Transit, route #47 on Sept 12 and 13 from Mayfair Ave. and Queen Elizabeth Way at approximately 11:32 a.m. to Kildaire Ave. W and Kooteney Cr. at 12:10 m.
- Winnipeg Transit, route #47 on Sept 12 and 13 from Plessis and Rosseau at approximately 9:45 p.m. to Mayfair Ave. and Queen Elizabeth Way at 10:20 p.m.
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