Provincial Respiratory Surveillance Report

COVID-19


This report provides a current epidemiological update on the intensity and severity of COVID-19 in Manitoba. Surveillance and administrative data include laboratory, hospitalization and mortality data. Data are presented at the provincial and regional level. In this weekly report, we provide regular updates about the current activity of COVID-19 in Manitoba with a focus on severe outcomes (hospital admissions, intensive care unit admissions (ICU), and deaths)

Data are reported with a one-week delay for increased data accuracy, completeness and reliability. Updates or changes to this report occur regularly. It is published online at approximately 10:00am every Thursday.

Week 11 (March 13 – March 19)

About epidemiological week

Data extracted up to 1:00 am on March 22, 2022
Next reporting date: March 31, 2022

COVID-19: Decreasing Activity

In Week 11, there were 1,244 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Manitoba, an increase from 1,115 in the previous week. The volume of lab tests increased to on average 1,023 people tested for COVID-19 per day compared to 1,010 in the previous week, and the positivity rate of lab tests was 14.5%, an increase from 14.0% in the previous week.

Severe outcomes resulting from COVID-19 infection remain moderate. There were 132 total severe outcomes, with 127 hospital admissions and 5 deaths. Of the 127 hospital admissions, 13 were ICU admissions.

In all Manitoba residents, 82.6% of residents have been partially vaccinated and 78.2% have been fully vaccinated. By February 28th, 41.0% have received one additional dose.

Cases

About cases

  • Cases this week: 1,244
  • Total cases: 134,234
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Testing

About testing

This week:

  • Average daily specimens: 1,023
  • Weekly positivity rate: 14.5%

Total:

  • Tested people: 715,685
  • Population tested: 52.5%
  • Specimens tested: 1,443,228
  • Positivity rate: 9.6%
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Severity

About severity associated with COVID-19

Severe outcomes this week: 132

  • Hospital admissions: 127
    • ICU admissions3: 13
  • Deaths4: 5

Total severe outcomes: 10,258

  • Hospital admissions: 8,529
    • ICU admissions: 1,414
  • Deaths: 1,729
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Outbreaks

About outbreaks

COVID-19 outbreaks this week: 0

  • Outbreaks in long-term care facilities: 0
  • Outbreaks in schools: 0

Total COVID-19 outbreaks: 427

  • Total outbreaks in long-term care facilities: 203
  • Total outbreaks in schools: 33
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Important Notes

  1. Data about COVID-19 cases and contacts are extracted from PHIMS.
  2. Numbers are subject to change. Missed events in the current report due to reporting delays will be included in later reports when data become available.
  3. ICU admissions include adult and pediatric cases.
  4. As of March 15, 2022, the definition of a COVID-19-associated death has been changed.

Cases

Figure 1. Cases of COVID-19 by Week of Public Health Report Date, Manitoba, August 23, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Weekly cases and deaths (.csv)

Note. Deaths due to COVID-19 were aligned by week of outcome date.

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Figure 2. Sex and Age Distribution of COVID-19 Cases, March 1, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Sex and age counts (.csv)

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Figure 3. Incidence Rate (/10,000 Population) of COVID-19 Cases by Age Group and Week of Public Health Report Date, Manitoba, August 23, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Weekly incidence rate by age (.csv)

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Figure 4. Cases of COVID-19 by Health Region and Public Health Report Date, Manitoba, March 1, 2021 – March 19, 2022

Weekly cases by region (.csv)

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Table 1. Cases of COVID-19 and Incidence Rate (/10,000 population) by Health Region, Manitoba, March 13, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Health Region Total Cases Cases this week Incidence Rate Age-standardized Incidence Rate *
Winnipeg RHA 72,973 515 6.5 6.4
Southern Health-Santé Sud 18,880 103 4.9 5.1
Interlake-Eastern RHA 11,094 159 11.9 12.4
Prairie Mountain Health 13,490 144 8.3 8.1
Northern Health Region 17,797 323 41.8 39.0

Note: * Age-standardized rates are used to account for differences in the age structure in health regions. The whole Manitoba population is used as the standard population.

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Figure 5. Vaccination Status in Monthly Hospital Admissions, ICU Admissions, and Deaths, Manitoba, February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022


Note: Content is updated monthly from January 2022 onwards. Hospital admissions include ICU admissions.

Unvaccinated Case: Individuals not vaccinated or vaccinated 0–13 days following the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Partially Vaccinated Case: Individuals vaccinated >=14 days following the first dose of a 2-dose series COVID-19 vaccine if only one dose was received and 0-13 days following the second dose if two doses were received. Fully Vaccinated Case: Individuals vaccinated >=14 days following the second dose of a 2-dose series or first dose of a 1-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine. After First Booster Dose: Individuals vaccinated >=14 days following one additional dose after completion of primary series.

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Figure 6. Age-Standardized Rate (/100,000 person days) and Risk of Severe Outcomes Associated with COVID-19 Manitoba, December 01, 2021 – March 19, 2022

Note: Hospital admissions include ICU admissions.

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Table 2. Severe COVID-19 Cases After Infection, Manitoba, December 16, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Partially vaccinated % Fully vaccinated % After First Booster Dose %
Hospital Admissions
5-11 9 2.1% 2 0.1% 0 0.0%
12-19 7 1.6% 83 4.2% 4 0.7%
20-29 35 8.0% 243 12.3% 17 2.8%
30-39 50 11.5% 243 12.3% 42 6.9%
40-49 30 6.9% 178 9.0% 39 6.4%
50-59 76 17.5% 217 11.0% 57 9.4%
60-69 88 20.2% 309 15.6% 121 20.0%
70+ 140 32.2% 705 35.6% 326 53.8%
Total hospitalizations 435 100% 1,980 100% 606 100%
ICU Admissions
5-11 1 1.4% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
12-19 1 1.4% 2 1.3% 1 2.2%
20-29 1 1.4% 12 7.6% 1 2.2%
30-39 3 4.3% 11 7.0% 1 2.2%
40-49 3 4.3% 24 15.2% 6 13.3%
50-59 18 25.7% 30 19.0% 5 11.1%
60-69 23 32.9% 41 25.9% 13 28.9%
70+ 20 28.6% 38 24.1% 18 40.0%
Total ICU admissions 70 100% 158 100% 45 100%
Deaths
12-19 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
20-29 1 1.6% 2 1.0% 0 0.0%
30-39 1 1.6% 1 0.5% 0 0.0%
40-49 0 0.0% 5 2.5% 2 2.1%
50-59 14 22.2% 17 8.5% 1 1.0%
60-69 15 23.8% 39 19.6% 11 11.5%
70+ 32 50.8% 135 67.8% 82 85.4%
Total deaths 63 100% 199 100% 96 100%

Note: Hospital admissions include ICU admissions.

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Testing

Figure 7. Average Daily Testing Volume and Positivity (%) for COVID-19 by Week of Specimen Receiving Date, Manitoba, August 23, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Weekly Testing (.csv)

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Severity

Figure 8. Severe Outcomes of COVID-19 by Week of Outcome Date, Manitoba, August 23, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Weekly severe outcomes (.csv)

Note. ICU admissions are not included in the hospital admissions.

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Figure 9. Age Distribution of Severe COVID-19 Cases Compared to All Cases, Manitoba, March 13, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Age distribution of severe outcomes (.csv)

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Figure 10. Percentage of COVID-19 Cases With Underlying Illnesses, Manitoba, March 13, 2020 – March 19, 2022

Note. Musculoskeletal illnesses include: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, gout and crystal Arthropathies; COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CVD-cardiovascular disease; Other CVDs include: ischemic heart disease, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and stroke; Other chronic conditions include: parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy. About definitions of chronic conditions

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Outbreaks

Figure 11. Weekly COVID-19 Outbreaks, Manitoba, 2018 – 2022

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