Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba posts two-day total of 145 new COVID-19 cases, seven more deaths By: Danielle Da Silva | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 2, 2021 Save to Read Later A COVID-19 pandemic forecast that takes into account the more infectious delta variant of concern is still in development, as Manitoba quickly approaches its next reopening target. Winnipeg Free Press A COVID-19 pandemic forecast that takes into account the more infectious delta variant of concern is still in development, as Manitoba quickly approaches its next reopening target. Deputy chief provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal said the number of cases caused by delta, which is more transmissible than earlier mutations, is increasing across all local health regions.