The mayor of Winkler hopes that southern Manitobans will follow new code red public health restrictions out of respect for each other, but he worries about divisions over COVID-19 in his community. Another 52 COVID-19 cases were announced in the southern health region Friday, bringing the total active known cases there to 428. The mayor is concerned, however, about the province's snitch line, which allows citizens to call in tips about people not following public health protocols. So far, 16 people from the southern health region have died from COVID-19. Public health officials are encouraging employers to let their employees work from home if and when they are able.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2020 03:21 UTC