COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise again in Manitoba, province says in report

Another person has died and severe outcomes from COVID-19 are on the rise once again in Manitoba, according to the province’s weekly report.

For the week ending July 30, a total of 53 Manitobans were hospitalized with the virus — up from 45 the week before — including seven who required intensive care. There was one death.

The province also reported three outbreaks in long-term care homes.

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