There has been a thirteenth death in Manitoba in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public health officials advise the latest death is a female in her 90s from the Steinbach health district in the Southern Health-Santé Sud region. This is a previously-announced case connected to a known outbreak at Bethesda Place.

Additionally, 25 new cases of the virus have been identified today as of 9:30 a.m, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 1,018.

Of the 25 cases, there were:

  • 10 in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
  • nine in Southern Health-Santé Sud; and
  • six in the Winnipeg health region.

Case investigations are ongoing and when they are completed, additional information will be provided as needed to inform of any public health risks.

 The data also shows:

  • seven current hospitalizations, with one individual in intensive care;
  • 399 active cases and 606 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
  • the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is thirteen.

Testing numbers show an additional 1,428 laboratory tests were completed on Monday, bringing the total number of tests completed since early February to 128,576.

The Portage la Prairie Drive-Thru Community Testing Site (245 Royal Rd) is moving to a new location. The site will be closed tomorrow and will re-open at Portage Ave. and 5th St. SE on August 27th. Hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. To book, call 204-428-3471.