February 28, 2020
As of today, Manitoba has no laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19. The overall risk to Manitobans remains low.
Updated information related to COVID-19 is available at www.gov.mb.ca/health/coronavirus/.
Initial
tests for COVID-19 take 24 hours at the provincial laboratory and
another 48 hours are required for confirmation by the National
Microbiology Laboratory. Upon due diligence, Manitoba Health, Seniors
and Active Living will inform the public if and when there is a positive
case in Manitoba.
Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living
urge media to exercise caution in reporting information related to the
evolving COVID-19 situation. Use of official sources for information
related to testing and timelines is strongly encouraged.
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For more information:
- Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
- Media requests for general information, contact Communications Services Manitoba: 204-945-3765.
- Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Communications and Stakeholder Relations: 204-945-4916.