As Manitoba sets daily COVID-19 case record, province hints more restrictions are coming

The province of Manitoba reported 742 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the highest single-day case count since the pandemic began, as health officials once again urged people to change holiday plans in an attempt to avoid straining the health-care system. And as case counts continue to rise, Manitoba’s top doctor is hinting more restrictions could be coming.

The province of Manitoba reported 742 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.

It’s the highest single-day case count since the beginning of the pandemic.

The seven day COVID case count average is sitting at 401.

Four new cases of the omicron variant have been confirmed for a total of 22, and one new death has been confirmed.

The five day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 12.6 per cent provincially and 14.7 per cent in Winnipeg.

COVID outbreaks have been declared at two personal care homes in the city, West Park Manor and Heritage Lodge. The outbreak at Holy Family has been declared over.

Health officials are once again urging people to change holiday plans in an attempt to avoid straining the health care system, and, as case counts continue to rise, Manitoba’s top doctor is hinting at more restrictions.