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Media Bulletin - Manitoba

August 10, 2020

COVID-19 Bulletin #152



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Public health officials advise the current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 1.59 per cent. Sixteen new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. This brings the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 558. 
 
The data shows there were:
11 new cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region; and
five new cases in the Southern Health – Santé Sud health region. 
 
While many of today’s cases appear to be linked to known clusters in Brandon and the Southern Health – Santé Sud health region, or are close contacts of a previously-announced case, preliminary information suggests that there may be a small number of cases of unknown acquisition in these areas. 
 
Case investigations are ongoing to determine possible COVID-19 exposures. When the investigations are completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform people of any public health risks.
 
The data also shows:
six current hospitalizations, with three individuals in intensive care;
196 active cases and 354 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at eight.
 
Preliminary testing numbers show an additional 1,364 laboratory tests were completed on Sunday, bringing the total number of tests completed since early February to 103,782.
 
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19
 
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Background Information - https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/newslinks/2020/08/BG-COVID-19_Bulletin_152-HL.pdf