Manitoba public health reported 67 new cases of COVID-19 this afternoon bringing the five day test positivity rate to 4.3 percent. 

They also reported one additional death in the Winnipeg region.  Of the new cases 31 are in Winnipeg region and 30 in Northern health with single digits in other regions.

Of the total 31,657 reported cases 1206 are considered active, 29,563 individuals have recovered and 196 are in hospital with 26 in intensive care.

The Manitoba government has projected spending of over 154 million dollars from the Safe Schools Fund during the 2020-21 school year to help bolster staffing, prioritize health and safety and support learning and technology.