Provincial health officials have opened a self-isolation centre in Winnipeg this weekend. The centre is for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 but can’t self-isolate at home.
Chief Nursing Officer for Shared Health Lanette Siragusa said she couldn’t tell media where the centre is located yet. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Those using the facility would need to secure a spot through health officials. “We are now moving to establish these isolation centres for those who may require some additional support as they self-isolate,” said Siragusa. “It will include health-care workers and other individuals who have COVID-19 who may have been exposed or need a dedicated required space to