The man had underlying medical conditions, chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said at a news conference. He said they're not seeing those numbers climb, and the proportion of positive tests for the coronavirus is going down over time. Most hospitalizations men with underlying conditionsThere are now 10 people with COVID-19 in hospital in Manitoba, five of whom are in intensive care units. Latest local news:The province's Cadham lab did 962 tests on Thursday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 tests done in Manitoba to 16,220. WATCH | Dr. Brent Roussin says Manitoba needs to stay vigilant:Dr. Brent Roussin talks about how Manitoba’s approach to fighting COVID-19 may have impacted the rate of the virus’s spread, and why it’s still important to follow guidelines and stay vigilant.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2020 15:29 UTC