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COVID-19 restrictions — including a rule mandating masks in all public spaces — health officials say the number of people in hospital and ICU due to the virus has risen.The week-over-week increase comes despite a drop in hospitalizations and ICU admissions reported in the last 24 hours. COVID-19: 4 more deaths, increase in hospitalizations reported in Manitoba According to numbers released by the province Thursday, Manitoba saw 128 new hospitalizations linked to COVID-19 and 11 new admissions to intensive care units due to the virus over the past week.That’s a 4.9 per cent increase in hospitalizations and a 57.1 per cent jump in ICU numbers.But while the overall numbers appeared to be on the rise in the last week, data reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard show 369 people were in hospital with the virus as of Thursday morning, down 18 from Wednesday.The province says the of number people in ICU as a result of COVID-19 also fell to 18 as of Thursday morning, four fewer than had been reported 24 hours earlier.Meanwhile, health officials reported four additional deaths linked to the virus Thursday and released information about the 15 Manitobans with COVID-19 who have died over the past week.

COVID-19 have died as the number of hospitalizations linked to the virus continued to drop Friday.The latest deaths, reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard, bring Manitoba’s COVID-19 death toll to 1,726. Manitoba goes mask-free, many businesses, people remain cautious The number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 fell to 382 as of Friday morning, 13 fewer than had been reported 24 hours earlier.As of Friday, 13 people are in ICU with the virus, down four from Thursday.Numbers released by the province Thursday show COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped 15.6 per cent from the previous week and ICU admissions linked to the virus were down 68.2 per cent over the previous week.Manitoba lifted all remaining COVID-19 public health orders Tuesday, including a mask mandate that had required face coverings to be worn in public spaces.

COVID-19 numbers.The public insurer says all appointments for the tests have been cancelled as of Thursday, and no new tests will be booked until further notice.

COVID-19 and 27 new cases of the virus.A release from the province Thursday says the latest victim is a man in 40s from the Winnipeg Health region.

COVID-19 and say two more critically ill patients have been sent out of province for care as the province’s premier and top doctor laid out reopening plans Thursday.Four of the deaths are linked to more-contagious variants of concern and they bring Manitoba’s COVID-19 death toll to 1,087. Manitoba launches COVID-19 reopening plan The latest victims include:Another 251 new infections were also reported across the province Thursday.

COVID-19 vaccinations and some public health measures until mid-June “can help ensure a good summer.”On Thursday, the science advisory table released modelling documents that indicated cases, test positivity and hospitalization rates are declining. It also said due to current public health measures “control of the pandemic is improving.”However, officials also noted that “school reopening will create an increase in cases” but that this “may be manageable.”They also said outdoor activities are much safer than indoor activities and should be encouraged.

Dynamic modelling presented by the province Thursday showed that if British Columbians reduce social contacts the spread of the virus could disappear in the province by May. Keith Baldrey has more this and the new public health orders — outdoor social gatherings and liquor sales on St.

COVID-19 in the province Thursday.The case is located in Zone 4 (Edmundston region) and involves a person between the ages 30 and 39. The province says the person is considered a close contact of a previously confirmed case and is currently self-isolating.New Brunswick has 49 active cases.

The Alberta government is easing public-health rules around funerals, outdoor gatherings and hair salons while warning residents to keep following other restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 rapid testing in the province Thursday morning.Heath Minister Tyler Shandro is scheduled to speak at a news conference at 9 a.m. MT.

The government will open a new test site in Winnipeg next week and another the following week, Pallister said, along with more sites in Brandon, Winkler and other communities.The government is also in discussion with doctors to have access to their offices after hours for testing.And a new course will be up and running at Red River College in the coming weeks to train workers to perform swabs and other duties, the premier added.COVID-19 numbers have been spiking in recent weeks, especially in Winnipeg.

coronavirus cases in the province Thursday afternoon.Christian Dubé will be joined by Dr. Horacio Arruda, the director of Quebec public health, at the national assembly.The update comes as five regions, including Montreal and Laval, are now in the orange zone of the province’s COVID-19 alert level system.

coronavirus cases in the province Thursday, active cases have dropped to the lowest point in more than four weeks.There are currently 149 active cases in the province, health officials said. Active cases are total cases less recoveries and deaths.Active cases haven’t been this low since July 21, with 142.

New Brunswick is set to provide an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the province Thursday, a day after confirming there are 26 cases in the province.