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Media Bulletin - Manitoba

July 30, 2020

COVID-19 Bulletin #144



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The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 0.40 per cent and two 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 409.
 
The data shows there were:
two new cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region, both males in their 30s.
 
Case investigations are ongoing. When completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform people of any public health risks.
 
The data also shows:
six current hospitalizations, with four individuals in intensive care;
76 active cases and 325 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is eight.
 
An additional 1,179 laboratory tests were completed on Wednesday, bringing the total number of tests completed since early February to 87,548.
 
See the updated list of available testing sites for the weekend and holiday Monday by checking www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/testing.html#list.
 
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit www.manitoba.ca/COVID19
 
A comprehensive list of Manitoba government COVID-19 measures can be found at:
https://manitoba.ca/bg/2020/04/covid19.html.
 
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