The province has identified 18 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend, three of which are from the Prairie Mountain Health region increasing the areas total to 29.
Health officials say there are 354 total cases in Manitoba, 29 of those are active, one COVID patient is in the intensive care unit. The number of deaths due to the virus remains at seven, 318 people have recovered.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin says the high case counts today are reflective of an outbreak of cases in several Hutterite colonies. In addition, there are some international travel-related cases and one transport driver. The investigations are all ongoing and any additional information will be provided as needed once investigations are complete to inform people of any public health risks.
Meanwhile, one of the new cases announced was a passenger on Asiana flight OZ 0704 from Manila, Philippines to Seoul, South Korea on July 7, Air Canada AC 0064 Seoul to Vancouver on July 8 (rows 26 to 32) and Air Canada AC 0296 Vancouver to Winnipeg on July 8 (rows 21 to 27).
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.