The province is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19, including two more in the Prairie Mountain Health region increasing the areas total to 31.
Health officials say the number of active cases has spiked to 41, one COVID patient is in intensive care, 318 people have recovered.
The province says the high case counts are reflective of an outbreak of cases in several Hutterite colonies and some international travel-related cases. The investigations are ongoing. When completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform people of any public health risks.
Meantime one of the new cases announced was a passenger on flights from Melbourne, Australia to Winnipeg:
– July 5 – Melbourne to Doha, Qatar Airways, QR905, rows 39 to 45;
– July 6 – Doha to Montreal, Qatar Airways, QR763, rows 26 to 32; and
– July 6 – Montreal to Winnipeg, Air Canada AC8595, rows unknown.
Individuals on these flights are advised to self-isolate for 14 days following the flight and monitor for symptoms. Passengers on these flights, but not in the affected seats, should self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if they develop.
