Manitoba premier self-isolating with COVID-19

Manitoba’s premier says she has tested positive for COVID-19.

Heather Stefanson said Wednesday morning on social media that she has “minor symptoms” and is self-isolating while working from home.

Opposition leader Wab Kinew offered wishes for Stefanson to get well soon in response to her tweet.

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According to last week’s statistics from the province, the overall number of severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection continues to drop in Manitoba, although there were still 80 hospitalizations and three deaths reported.

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