COVID-19 transmission on the rise in Manitoba, BA.2 most prominent strain: Roussin
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Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, noted the BA.2 COVID strain is the main strain circulating in Manitoba according to wastewater data, noting it makes up 60 per cent of transmission in Manitoba.
COVID-19 transmission in Manitoba is increasing, according to the province's top doctor.
Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, noted the BA.2 COVID-19 strain is the main strain circulating in Manitoba according to wastewater data, noting it makes up 60 per cent of transmission in Manitoba.
He added this also means that test positivity rates are also up as well as hospital and ICU admissions.
Roussin is urging Manitobans who are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine including a third and fourth booster if they are able to.
More details to come.
