An employee of StandardAero in Winnipeg has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the aerospace company confirms to CBC News. The international company, which has multiple plant locations in Winnipeg, did not confirm when the employee was last at work or at which location. "StandardAero is continuing to place employee health and safety as the company's top priority and is continuing to follow all recommended measures and guidance to help protect our employees, families and communities," the statement said. There are 235 active cases, including 68 in the Winnipeg health region. The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity average is 1.8 per cent.

Source: CBC News August 18, 2020 21:45 UTC