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The government’s dashboard suggests that 107 cases identified Tuesday is the second-highest during the pandemic, with only Oct. 10 surpassing it with 130 cases. The same can be said for Winnipeg, which reported 90 new cases on the dashboard, making it the second-highest total during the pandemic next to the 102 listed on Oct. 10.
Laboratory testing numbers show 2,200 tests were completed yesterday, bringing the total number of lab tests completed since early February to 215,861.
Potential exposure
• West Jet flight WS204 on Oct. 2, Edmonton to Winnipeg, rows one to five.
Individuals in the affected seats on this flight are advised to self-isolate for 14 days following the flight and monitor for symptoms. Passengers on this flight, but not in the affected seats, should self-monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if they develop.
School exposures
• Mitchell Middle School at 203 Third St. in Mitchell on Oct. 7 to 9. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to be acquired at school. Close contacts are being advised to self-isolate for symptoms and seek testing if symptoms develop.
• Margaret Park School at 385 Cork Ave. in Winnipeg on Oct. 5 and 7. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to be acquired at school. Close contacts have been advised to self-isolate.
• Acadia Junior High at 175 Killarney Ave. in Winnipeg on Oct. 5 and 6. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to be acquired at school. Close contacts have been advised to self-isolate.
Active caseload by health region
Winnipeg – 1,163
Interlake-Eastern – 104
Southern – 63
Prairie Mountain – 23
Northern – 21
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