COVID-19 is starting to impact vulnerable populations at a higher rate.Dr. Brent Roussin, the province’s chief public health officer, announced 344 new cases and 14 more deaths on Friday.
Manitoba reports 14 new coronavirus deaths, 344 new cases Friday “The weekend is coming up, so there’s always those urges to get together with others or to run non-essential errands,” Roussin said.“But my ask to you is to stay home.”There’s been a surge of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba over the last few months and the province has brought in significant restrictions, including mandated masks in indoor public spaces and the closure of restaurants and bars.Churches and stores that sell non-essential goods are also supposed to be closed.