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This is the seventh part of an ongoing thread on the COVID-19 pandemic and verified facts relating to impacts on the community. After a little more than three months, the the previous facts thread reached a length where it was becoming less-efficient to browse and so have started a new thread.
 
You can access and review the sixth thread as well as previous threads any time at:  
https://ebrandon.ca/messagethread.aspx?message_id=10060624&cat_id=14  
 
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This thread should NOT be seen as a substitute for direction or advice from health authorities, physicians and levels of government. Relevant links are included below for details from each of the province, country and WHO.  
 
Government of Manitoba page relating to the virus, including details on the number of tests conducted in the province:  
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html  
 
Government of Canada page relating to the virus, with updates, advice, information on how to be prepared and information on prevention, symptoms and treatment:  
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html  
 
World Health Organization page on the virus  
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019  
 
I will be using this as a place to post relevant updates that I come into awareness of. I’d invite others to do the same. In an effort to ensure that folks’ replies are factual, if posting a fact and claiming it as such, you are asked to wherever possible &#105:nclude a link to a reputable source which may include one of the above, a reputable media outlet or the website or social media account of local entities being discussed.  
 
I should be clear that this isn’t a place for conspiracy theories or a place to get into an online battle over information from proper authorities. This thread should not be seen as one’s sole place for local information on the virus and no guarantees are made as far as accuracy of information within.  
 
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation

The Province has issued Wednesday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50070  
 
The province has advised of the death of a male in his 70s linked to the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 731 (+14 or +199 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 175 (+10)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 544 (+3)  
Deaths: 12 (+1)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 35  
Total cases on dashboard: 1390 (+40 or +354 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 323 (+33)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1040 (+5)  
Deaths: 27 (+2)  
Current Hospitalizations: 8 (+2)  
ICU patients: 3 (+1)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +2 female, +1 male  
60-69: +1 female  
50-59: +1 female, +1 male  
40-49: +3 female, +7 male  
30-39: +2 female, +4 male  
20-29: +9 male  
10-19: +3 female, +4 male  
0-9: +1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 292 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 13.6% in Manitoba.

Question was asked about the outbreak at Brandon Correctional Centre at today's media briefing, looking for more context on the rapid growth of cases at the facility. It was said that many of the cases have come about in a setting where 50 inmates live in more of a dorm setting, resulting in more close contacts amongst.  
 
Current stats on CBC's outbreaks listing at the link below show BCC at 94 cases (17 staff, 77 non-staff):  
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-cases-outbreaks-latest-numbers-1.5786952?fbclid=IwAR2VZPKKeNlbzLoTZHl2li6by5B-35FCTlraW-U3mbiR7d2nkRkbyQpV6oU

The Province has issued Thursday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50075  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 735 (+4 or +203 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 164 (-11)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 559 (+15)  
Deaths: 12 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 11  
Total cases on dashboard: 1400 (+10 or +364 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 313 (-10)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1060 (+20)  
Deaths: 27 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 5 (-3)  
ICU patients: 3 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
60-69: +1 female  
50-59: +1 male  
40-49: +2 female, -1 male  
30-39: +1 male  
20-29: +2 male  
10-19: +2 female, +2 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 221 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 13.0% in Manitoba.

Message (little more than 8 mins) shared today at the embed below from Mayor Rick Chrest in the lead-up to the holiday season.. includes comments on the vaccine and on the different kind of Christmas we'll see in 2020 including at the Chrest home:

The Province has issued Friday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50081  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 745 (+10 or +213 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 164 (no change)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 569 (+10)  
Deaths: 12 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 31  
Total cases on dashboard: 1432 (+32 or +386 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 325 (+12)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1079 (+19)  
Deaths: 28 (+1)  
Current Hospitalizations: 5 (no change)  
ICU patients: 3 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +2 male  
50-59: +3 female, +2 male  
40-49: +1 female, +3 male  
30-39: +2 female, +2 male  
20-29: +5 female, +4 male  
10-19: +2 female, +3 male  
0-9: +3 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 350 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 13.6% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Sunday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50089  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 756 (+6 or +224 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 157 (-5)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 587 (+11)  
Deaths: 12 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 17  
Total cases on dashboard: 1466 (+17 or +420 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 325 (-2)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1112 (+18)  
Deaths: 29 (+1)  
Current Hospitalizations: 5 (no change)  
ICU patients: 3 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
90-99: +1 male  
60-69: +1 female  
50-59: +1 female, +2 male  
40-49: +1 female, +1 male  
30-39: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +1 female, +3 male  
10-19: +1 female, +3 male  
0-9: -1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 229 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 12.2% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Monday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50091  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 760 (+4 or +228 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 144 (-13)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 604 (+17)  
Deaths: 12 (no change)  
-this is the first time that three consecutive December days have had single-digit case count increases in Brandon (+15 over that time).  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 7  
Total cases on dashboard: 1472 (+6 or +426 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 298 (-27)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1145 (+33)  
Deaths: 29 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 6 (+1)  
ICU patients: 3 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +1 female, +1 male  
50-59: +1 female, -1 male  
20-29: -1 male  
10-19: +3 female  
0-9: +1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 167 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 11.5% in Manitoba.

Message shared by Prairie Mountain Health Medical Officer of Health Dr. Amy Frykoda:

The Province has issued Tuesday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50097  
 
The province is advising of the death of a female in her 80s in connection with the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 763 (+3 or +231 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 123 (-21)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 627 (+23)  
Deaths: 13 (+1)  
Of note, Brandon’s increase in case count has been +46 over the past seven days compared to +102 for the seven days previous to that.  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 10  
Total cases on dashboard: 1481 (+9 or +435 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 263 (-35)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1187 (+42)  
Deaths: 31 (+2)  
Current Hospitalizations: 6 (no change)  
ICU patients: 2 (-1)  
In keeping with the seven day comparison for Brandon noted above, the Prairie Mountain Health region new case count has been +131 for the past seven days compared to +163 for the seven days previous to that.  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
90-99: +1 female  
70-79: +1 female  
50-59: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +1 female  
10-19: +2 female, +2 male (of note, +33 cases in this age bracket over the past 7 days)  
0-9: -1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 155 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 11.5% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Wednesday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50102  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 770 (+7 or +238 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 122 (-1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 635 (+8)  
Deaths: 13 (no change)  
-Brandon’s increase in case count has been +39 over the past seven days compared to +105 for the seven days previous to that.  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 14  
Total cases on dashboard: 1493 (+12 or +447 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 261 (-2)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1201 (+14)  
Deaths: 31 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 6 (no change)  
ICU patients: 1 (-1)  
-The Prairie Mountain Health region new case count has been +106 for the past seven days compared to +187 for the seven days previous to that.  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
50-59: +1 male  
40-49: +2 male  
30-39: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +1 female, +2 male  
10-19: -1 female, +2 male  
0-9: +2 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 201 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.4% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Christmas Eve Day’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50107  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 770 (0 or +238 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 81 (-41)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 676 (+41)  
Deaths: 13 (no change)  
-This represents the first day since November 1 that Brandon has been reported to have had no increase in total cases  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 3  
Total cases on dashboard: 1497 (+4 or +451 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 212 (-49)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1254 (+53)  
Deaths: 31 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 4 (-2)  
ICU patients: 2 (no change)  
-The Prairie Mountain single-day increase in total cases represents the lowest since November 18  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
50-59: +1 male  
40-49: +1 female  
30-39: -1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 244 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.6% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Sunday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50109  
 
The report includes an accumulation of data for the previous three days with no report having been issued on December 25 or December 26.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 776 (6 or +244 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 55 (-26)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 708 (+32)  
Deaths: 13 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 24  
Total cases on dashboard: 1520 (+23 or +484 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 187 (-25)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1302 (+48)  
Deaths: 31 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 8 (+4)  
ICU patients: 2 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +1 female  
60-69: +2 male  
50-59: +1 female  
40-49: +1 female  
30-39: +1 female, +2 male  
20-29: +3 female, +4 male  
10-19: +2 female, +4 male  
0-9: +1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 524 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 12.1% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Monday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50111  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 781 (+5 or +249 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 56(+1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 712 (+4)  
Deaths: 13 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 12  
Total cases on dashboard: 1532 (+12 or +496 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 191 (+4)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1309 (+7)  
Deaths: 32 (+1)  
Current Hospitalizations: 9 (+1)  
ICU patients: 2 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
60-69: +1 female, +1 male  
50-59: +2 female, +1 male  
30-39: +1 female  
20-29: +1 female, +2 male  
10-19: +2 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 107 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 12.6% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Tuesday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50117  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 784 (+3 or +252 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 56 (no change)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 715 (+3)  
Deaths: 13 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 5  
Total cases on dashboard: 1537 (+5 or +501 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 192 (+1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1313 (+4)  
Deaths: 32 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 9 (no change)  
ICU patients: 2 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +1 female  
50-59: +1 male  
40-49: +1 male  
30-39: +1 male  
20-29: +1 female  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 133 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 12.4% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Wednesday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50121  
 
The province has advised of the death of a female in her 80s in connection with the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 787 (+3 or +255 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 41 (-15)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 732 (+17)  
Deaths: 14 (+1)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 8  
Total cases on dashboard: 1545 (+8 or +509 in December)  
Active cases on dashboard: 173 (-19)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1339 (+26)  
Deaths: 33 (+1)  
Current Hospitalizations: 8 (-1)  
ICU patients: 1 (-1)  
 
Compared to yesterday, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
60-69: +1 male  
50-59: +1 female  
40-49: +1 male  
30-39: +1 male  
20-29: +1 female  
10-19: +2 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 130 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 12.6% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Saturday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50129  
 
The update accounts for two days worth of data with there having not been an update issued yesterday on New Year’s Day.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 793 (+3)  
Active cases on dashboard: 29 (-7)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 749 (+10)  
Deaths: 15 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 13  
Total cases on dashboard: 1566 (+13)  
Active cases on dashboard: 163 (-6)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1369 (+19)  
Deaths: 35 (no change)  
Current Hospitalizations: 5 (-4)  
ICU patients: 1 (no change)  
 
Compared to the last update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
60-69: +1 female  
50-59: +4 female  
40-49: +1 female, +1 male  
30-39: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +2 female  
10-19: +2 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 327 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.4% in Manitoba.

Another look at recent trends. Out of the increase of 117 cases in Prairie Mountain totals reported back to December 19:  
 
-just 7 are in age brackets over 69, just 2 are in the over age 79  
-almost half are in age 29 and under (+58 cases). The age bracket seeing the highest increase is age 10-19 at an increase of 28, followed by age 20-29 at an increase of 25.  
-gender split is +56 female to +61 male
-the +117 in PMH over the period compares to an increase of +332 for December 5-19

The Province has issued Sunday's COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50131  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 796 (+3)  
Active cases on dashboard: 29 (no change)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 752 (+3)  
Deaths: 15 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 8  
Total cases on dashboard: 1573 (+7)  
Active cases on dashboard: 162 (-1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1377 (+8)  
Deaths: 35 (no change)  
Active Hospitalizations: 6 (+1)  
ICU Active patients: 1 (no change)  
 
Compared to the last update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
60-69: +1 male  
50-59: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +2 male  
10-19: +2 female  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 101 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.5% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Monday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50135  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 797 (+1)  
Active cases on dashboard: 28 (-1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 752 (+2)  
Deaths: 15 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 7  
Total cases on dashboard: 1579 (+6)  
Active cases on dashboard: 159 (-3)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1386 (+9)  
Deaths: 35 (no change)  
Active Hospitalizations: 5 (-1)  
ICU Active patients: 1 (no change)  
 
Compared to the last update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
50-59: +1 male  
30-39: +1 female, +2 male  
20-29: -1 female, +2 male  
10-19: +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 118 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.7% in Manitoba.

Sorry folks, did not get to posting yesterday's update. Was issued a little later than normal and wasn't quite able to make the day work around it!  
 
The full link for Tuesday, January 5th bulletin is at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50177  
 
The breakdown for PMH and Brandon for Tuesday were as follows:  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 801 (+4)  
Active cases on dashboard: 31 (+3)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 755 (+1)  
Deaths: 15 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 9  
Total cases on dashboard: 1588 (+9)  
Active cases on dashboard: 163 (+4)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1391 (+5)  
Deaths: 35 (no change)  
Active Hospitalizations: 8 (+3)  
ICU Active patients: 1 (no change)  
 
I won't have the age/gender breakdown based on not having recorded the data on the day.  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province reporting 130 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.7% in Manitoba.  
 
Wednesday's update to follow...

The Province has issued Wednesday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50182  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 805 (+4)  
Active cases on dashboard: 32 (+1)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 758 (+3)  
Deaths: 15 (no change)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 12  
Total cases on dashboard: 1597 (+9)  
Active cases on dashboard: 150 (-13)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1413 (+22)  
Deaths: 35 (no change)  
Active Hospitalizations: 6 (-2)  
ICU Active patients: 0 (-1)  
 
Compared to Monday’s update (two days worth), these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
70-79: +1 female  
60-69: +1 male  
50-59: +3 female  
40-49: +4 female, +1 male  
30-39: -1 female  
20-29: +1 female, +2 male  
10-19: +3 female, +2 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 176 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.4% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Thursday’s COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50198  

In that bulletin, the province advises of the death of a female in her 90s linked to the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home and a death of a male in his 60s in the Prairie Mountain Health region. 
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 811 (+6)  
Active cases on dashboard: 38 (+6)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 757 (-1)  
Deaths: 16 (+1)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 17  
Total cases on dashboard: 1613 (+16)  
Active cases on dashboard: 159 (+9)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1418 (+5)  
Deaths: 36 (+2)  
Active Hospitalizations: 9 (+3)  
ICU Active patients: 0 (no change)  
 
Compared to Monday’s update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
80-89: +3 male  
60-69: +2 female, +1 male  
50-59: +1 female, +1 male  
40-49: -1 female  
30-39: +1 female, +1 male  
20-29: +1 female  
10-19: +3 female, +4 male  
0-9: -1 female, +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 208 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 9.9% in Manitoba.

The Province announced today that public health orders have been extended for an additional two weeks. They have said that any time the numbers support it, they would look at loosening restrictions in some way however that is not the case at this time following the holiday break. Please see link for further details:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50200  
 
The Province has issued Friday’s daily COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50201  
 
In that update, the province has advised of three deaths in the Prairie Mountain Health region that data indicates are within the Brandon district. A female in her 70s linked to the Fairview Personal Care Home outbreak, a female in her 90s linked to the Fairview Personal Care Home outbreak and a Male in his 90s.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 817 (+6)  
Active cases on dashboard: 40 (+2)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 758 (+1)  
Deaths: 19 (+3)  
 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 27  
Total cases on dashboard: 1640 (+27)  
Active cases on dashboard: 173 (+13)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1429 (+11)  
Deaths: 39 (+3)  
Active Hospitalizations: 11 (+2)  
ICU Active patients: 0 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday’s update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
80-89: +2 female, +4 male  
70-79: +1 female, +1 male  
60-69: +1 female, +2 male  
50-59: +3 female, +1 male  
40-49: +1 female, +2 male  
30-39: +1 female, +2 male  
20-29: +2 female, +2 male  
10-19: +2 female  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 222 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 10.1% in Manitoba.

The Province has issued Saturday’s daily COVID-19 bulletin at:  
https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=50205  
 
included in the update is advisement that an outbreak has been declared at Brandon’s Samaritan House Safe and Warm Shelter.  
 
A local perspective on data released alongside today’s update is below.  
 
BRANDON:  
Total cases on dashboard: 838 (+21. This marks Brandon’s fifth-highest single-day reported increase since the pandemic began)  
Active cases on dashboard: 59 (+19)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 760 (+2)  
Deaths: 19 (no change)  

 
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HEALTH REGION:  
Reported new cases: 38  
Total cases on dashboard: 1679 (+39)  
Active cases on dashboard: 202 (+30)  
Recoveries on dashboard: 1438 (+9)  
Deaths: 39 (no change)  
Active Hospitalizations: 13 (+2)  
ICU Active patients: 0 (no change)  
 
Compared to yesterday’s update, these are the differences in PMH case breakdown by age group in differentiating provincial data released yesterday vs today:  
90-99: +1 female, +1 male  
80-89: +2 female, +2 male  
70-79: +1 female, +2 male  
60-69: +1 female, +1 male  
50-59: +2 female, +2 male  
40-49: +3 female  
30-39: +2 female, +2 male  
20-29: +5 female, +2 male  
10-19: +6 female, +3 male. Of note, it’s now +18 in this age bracket over the past three days.  
0-9: +1 male  
 
In Manitoba as a whole, the province is reporting 203 new cases of COVID-19 and a five day test positivity rate of 9.9% in Manitoba.

Updated: Jan 10, 8:05am. Corrected that 21 cases is the fifth-highest single day total Brandon has had, not fourth-highest.