WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reporting a record 560 new COVID-19 cases.

Even with three earlier cases removed due to data correction, the number surpasses the previous high of 546 last November.

Health officials are also reporting three deaths — one in Winnipeg and two in western Manitoba.

The province registered its 1,000th COVID-linked death on Wednesday.

Premier Brian Pallister says the numbers should improve soon as a result of public health orders that were toughened two weeks ago.

He says it's important for people to continue following restrictions even though more vaccines are being given.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2021.

The Canadian Press

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