WINNIPEG – After a steep jump yesterday, there has been only one more case of COVID-19 identified, bringing the total cases in Manitoba to 36. The latest case is a man in his 20’s, living in Winnipeg. Public health investigations are underway to determine additional details and to confirm the possible exposure of this case.
Skate Canada Award Winners
WINNIPEG – The annual awards gala for Skate Canada was cancelled due to the COVD-19 Pandemic, but the winners have been announced. Skate Canada will be sharing information about the award recipients on their social media in the coming weeks. The first set of recipients were selected from nominations submitted by Skate Canada members throughout…
Manitoba COVD-19 Cases Jumps to 35
WINNIPEG – The number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba took a jump today, growing by 14 cases to a total of 35. Case information includes: case 23 is a woman in her 30s who lives in Winnipeg, case 24 is a girl under the age of 10 who lives in Winnipeg, case 25 is a…
COVID-19 Grows by One to 21
WINNIPEG – There has been one new case of COVID-19 identified, bringing the total number of cased in Manitoba to 21. The newest probable positive case is a man in his 40s who lives in Winnipeg. Public health investigation is underway and working to determine if the case is related to travel. Information about flights…
Suspect Gives Licence to RCMP Before Fleeing
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE – On March 22, 2020, at approximately 8:20 am, a Portage la Prairie RCMP officer on patrol noticed a vehicle parked on the side of Highway 1 near Road 18 West. The officer stopped to check the vehicle and noticed a male sleeping in the backseat. The vehicle was unregistered and the…
COVID-19 – Up One, Down One – Holds at 20
WINNIPEG – Another case of COVID-19 has been identified, however a previous case has now been ruled, out keeping the total number of cases in Manitoba at 20. The newest probable positive case is a man in his 50s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time, the public health investigation indicates the case is related…
COVID-19 Cases Climb to 19
WINNIPEG – Health officials with the Province of Manitoba have advised the public of an additional probable case of COVID-19 has been identified, bringing the number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 19 at this time. Case 19 is a woman in her 30s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time,…
Covid-19 grows to 18 in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – There has been one new case of Covid-19 identified in Manitoba, bringing the total number of cases so far to 18. Case 18 is a woman in her 50s who lives in Winnipeg. At this time, the public health investigation indicates the case is related to travel. Information about flights where a person…
Covid-19 Holding at 17
WINNIPEG – The number of Covid-19 cases in Manitoba remains at 17 at this time. Surgery programs across Manitoba will begin suspending elective (non-urgent) surgical procedures starting Monday, March 23. This will help ensure staff, beds, equipment and supplies remain available and flexible for COVID-19 response. Hospitals across the province will continue with scheduled surgeries…
Steinbach Opens Covid – 19 Testing Site
MANITOBA – The following community testing sites for Covid – 19 are now available: Steinbach – 365 Reimer Ave., the site will operate as a drive-thru, with daily hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other locations throughout the province include: Winnipeg – Access Winnipeg West (280 Booth Dr.), Access Fort Garry (135 Plaza Dr.),…