News - COVID-19

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 27.3 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on February 7, 2022, 258 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 26.8 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on February 4, 2022, 623 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

Based on current COVID-19 projections, the Manitoba government is taking a cautious path towards reducing public health restrictions over the next several weeks, Premier Heather Stefanson announced today, noting the province will also make $16.3 million available to businesses and the arts and culture sector that have been affected by public health orders.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 29.2 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on February 2, 2022, 526 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

About 200,000 COVID-19 rebate cheques are being sent to Canada Post this week, Manitoba Public Insurance announced today. In total, 680,000 cheques will be issued in coming weeks, for a total rebate amount of $312 million. It’s expected all cheques will be mailed by mid-February.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 30.4 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on January 31, 2021, 505 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 32.1 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on January 28, 2021, 898 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

Public health orders currently in place will continue for an additional week as Manitoba continues to assess the spread and impact of the omicron variant.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 32.4 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on January 26, 2021, 637 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.

Today’s five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 33.3 per cent provincially. As of 9:30am on January 24, 2021, 536 new cases of the virus have been identified. The province estimates that actual case numbers are eight to 10 times higher than reported due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, which has overwhelmed testing capacity and led to many cases going unreported.