Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations on rise again

Manitoba is experiencing yet another increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

According to the most recent numbers from provincial health officials, there are now 729 Manitobans in hospital, up 13 from Monday. A total of 49 Manitobans with the virus are currently in intensive care.

Six more Manitobans with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,521 on Tuesday.

According to the province, 15 per cent of eligible Manitobans don’t have a single dose of the vaccine, while 78 per cent have received at least two shots.

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