COVID-19 update Thursday.Dr. Brent Roussin, the province’s chief public health officer, has scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m.
Global News will stream the event live in this story. Over 300 Manitobans in hospital with coronavirus, 9 new deaths reported Wednesday At his daily media briefing Wednesday, Roussin reported 349 new COVID-19 cases and nine additional deaths.Manitoba has implemented a series of increasingly tough restrictions over the last two months as COVID-19 numbers have spiked.The most recent orders mandate mask use in all indoor public areas, require restaurants and bars to close except for takeout and delivery, and forbid people from having guests in their home, with some exceptions.The public health orders also.