Wednesday, October 7, 2020
IRTC UPDATE:
Public health officials advise the 25th, 26th and 27th deaths due to COVID- 19 have been reported, a female in her 90s from Winnipeg linked to the outbreak at Parkview Place, a male in his 70s from Winnipeg and a male is his 60s from the Stonewall district in Interlake-Eastern health region linked to a communal living community. These cases were previously announced.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.4 per cent and 32 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today bringing the total number of cases in Manitoba to 2,278.
The data shows:
- two cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
- three cases in the Southern Health region
- five cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
- 22 cases in the Winnipeg health region
The data also shows:
- 803 active cases and 1,448 individuals have recovered from COVID-19
- there are 25 people in hospital and six people in intensive care
- the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 27
CASE INVESTIGATION UPDATE
- Ecole Charleswood School, 505 Oakdale Dr., in Winnipeg on Sept. 24 to 25, 28 to 30. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence of in-school transmission, or that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self-isolation and the impacted cohort is transitioning to remote learning.
- St John’s Ravenscourt, 400 South , in Winnipeg on Sept. 30, and Oct 1-2 and 6. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence of in-school transmission, or that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self- isolation, and one class will self monitor.
STIGMA & COVID-19
The current COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a rise in stigma and discrimination against people who have the virus, people who have travelled recently or attended a gathering even those who it is believed have come in contact with someone who has the virus.
The discrimination and prejudice that results from stigma can appear in various ways, such as:
- Writing on social media negative comments and shaming
- blaming a person or group of people who may have the virus for “being careless and spreading the illness”
- verbal or physical attacks
Things you can do to make a difference:
- Respect people’s privacy. There is no need to tell others if someone you know is Instead remind others always to use preventative measures.
- Do not share or post negative content on social media
- Support someone who is experiencing stigma or discrimination because of COVID-19. Speak out against stigmatizing
- Suggesting virtual resources for mental health or other social support services for people who have experienced stigma or
- Correcting negative language that can cause stigma by sharing accurate information about how the virus spreads.
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