"We can see we're not helpless against this virus... our actions can have an effect."

That from Manitoba's Chief Public Health Officer after announcing no new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, keeping the total cases in the province to 246.

However, officials say residents shouldn't interpret the numbers to mean the risk is reduced.

"The current statistics may be a reflection of the effect strict social distancing measures have had and reaffirms that these measures must be continued," Roussin adds.

Currently, nine individuals are hospitalized, including four in intensive care.

The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at four.

In total, 99 individuals have recovered from COVID-19.

Cadham Provincial Laboratory performed 365 tests Monday. A total of 17,709 tests have been performed since early February.