72 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba, breaking record for highest single day jump

The Manitoba government announced 72 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, setting a new record for the largest single day spike.

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WINNIPEG -- The Manitoba government announced 72 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, setting a new record for the largest single day spike.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Health Minister Cameron Friesen made the announcement in a news conference Sunday. Of the 72 new cases, 45 are in the Prairie Mountain Health region, 16 in Southern Health, nine cases in Winnipeg, one case in Interlake-Eastern and one in the Northern Health region.

The province said the majority of cases are "linked to intentional testing related to known clusters in communal living communities."

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