A fourth Manitoban has died from COVID-19, health officials confirmed Friday.
The man in his 70’s from Winnipeg had underlying medical conditions.
Six new cases were also reported bringing the total number in Manitoba to 230.
There were 962 tests done Thursday, and 16,220 total tests have now been completed.
A site offering a place for people experiencing homelessness to self-isolate has also opened in Winnipeg. It has 39 units for those who have tested positive or are suspected to have the virus.
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The first 10 units opened Friday. The province says they won’t reveal the location at this time for privacy reasons and any clients will be referred to this site by shelters, testing sites, or care providers.
Lanette Siragusa of Shared Health also said there are no further positive cases connected to the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
A staff member tested positive there a few weeks ago, but all who were self-isolating and who had close contact with the individual have been cleared to return to work.
“The results of this investigation shows the vigilance of the staff in Selkirk really prevented the spread of the virus,” Siragusa said.
The province also says If you have not received results seven days after your test, you should be calling your primary health care provider, rather than Health Links or testing sites.
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Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travellers are legally obligated to self-isolate for 14 days, beginning March 26, in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others. Some provinces and territories have also implemented additional recommendations or enforcement measures to ensure those returning to the area self-isolate.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out.
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