Manitoba extends COVID-19 state of emergency, announces sixth death – The Reminder
Testing criteria expanded as provincial lab looks at increasing capacity
April 20, 2020
As Manitoba health officials announced the province’s sixth death due to COVID-19, Premier Brian Pallister announced a 30-day extension of Manitoba’s state of emergency.
Provincial chief provincial health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced the province had processed over 20,000 tests at Cadham Provincial Laboratory. Over 200 tests were processed April 19, with one new person testing positive.
“While Manitoba case numbers do appear to be low… this does not mean the risk of COVID-19 is low,” Pallister said.
“This is a reflection of the necessary social distancing protocols and practices that you as Manitobans have put into place. This is not the time to take our foot off the brakes. We must remain vigilant. We must do everything we can to continue flattening the curve. We must stick to the fundamentals that have allowed us to be where we are today.”
