Winnipeg 
Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 -Credit National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIH
Health Minister Cameron Friesen and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin of Manitoba, reported the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19.
The case was confirmed in a woman in her 40s from the Winnipeg region. She recently travelled to the Philippines and is in self-isolation, and recovering at home.
As of March 11, 403 tests have been completed for COVID-19 in Manitoba.
Health official also reminded Manitobans that any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should first call Health Links–Info Sante at 204-788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) to ensure they receive medical advice appropriate to their specific health concerns.
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Two community screening centres are open in Winnipeg, at Access Winnipeg West (at 280 Booth Dr.) and Access Fort Garry
(135 Plaza Dr.).
Public health officials are advising all Manitobans to practice social distancing.
Social distancing strategies include:
• minimizing prolonged (more than 10 minutes), close (less than two metres) contact between other individuals in public;
• avoiding greetings that involve touching such as handshakes;
• disinfecting frequently used surfaces;
• following public health advice related to self-monitoring and self-isolation if you have travelled or have been exposed to someone ill with the virus; and
• considering avoiding travel, crowded places, and events, especially if you are at higher risk.
