Island Health COVID cases remain high as province drops

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She said there were 4,688 active cases of the disease, of which 237 were being treated in hospital including 64 in intensive care. A further 72,219 people who tested positive have recovered.

The province said 29,563 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Manitoba.

No new variants of concern were reported on Thursday, leaving the total number of B.1.1.7. variant cases in Manitoba at five.

Meanwhile in Sheboygan County, two more people passed away due to COVID-19 complications. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones to COVID-19.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue providing updates to the public as new information becomes available.

In a joint written statement, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix offered condolences to "everyone who has lost loved ones to COVID-19".

Health officials had no new outbreaks to declare on Wednesday, and said the outbreak at Creekside Landing has ended. Let's take a moment to remind ourselves about the importance of compassion and kindness in the face of these challenges. "Don't take chances with your health or the health of your family, friends and community".

"Because numerous first people vaccinated were health care workers - that could be part of the problem".

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