The province is reporting death 15 and 16 related to COVID-19 both in the Southern Health region. Two woman, one in her 80s, the other in her 90s were both cases from the Steinbach health district. The two were previously announced cases connected to a known outbreak at Bethesda Place.
Health officials are also advising of 20 new cases increasing Manitoba’s total to 1,264.
Of the new cases; six are in the Prairie Mountain Health region, 13 are in Winnipeg, and one in the Interlake health region.
457 cases are active in the province, including 164 in Brandon. Of the active cases, 12 people are in the hospital and one in intensive care, 791 people have recovered.
Public health officials also advise of a potential public exposure to COVID-19 may have occurred last month, August 19 to 21, at the ABC Taxi Cabs and Limousine Service at 144 12th St. in Brandon. Times of exposures are listed online and can be found at https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/flights.html#event.
Meanwhile, with the increased number of cases in southern Manitoba, public health is re-implementing travel restrictions to northern Manitoba and remote communities, effective tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 4. In addition to the orders, all travelers are asked to respect any restrictions that First Nation communities have in place, as these communities are working with the advice of public health officials to ensure the health and safety of their residents. There are exceptions for travelling directly to a campground or lodge. If you are travelling to the north, you are required to limit any stops to just the necessities outside of your camping or lodge destination. Details of the orders will be posted shortly.
Ahead of the long weekend, Manitobans are strongly encouraged to return to the fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This means not going out while you feel ill, practising proper hand hygiene, covering your cough and physical distancing when you are with people outside your household. If you cannot physically distance, wear a mask. If you are travelling, remember to be ‘COVID-Careful’ by gassing up at home and ensuring all supplies are packed with you, so extra stops do not need to made along the way.