Winnipeg Free Press No deaths for first time since October Posted: Save to Read Later Manitoba has confirmed five cases of the B.1.1.7 variant through genomic sequencing. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune files) A fifth case of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant has been found in Manitoba as public-health officials reported 76 new cases and two new outbreaks at health-care facilities. A fifth case of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant has been found in Manitoba as public-health officials reported 76 new cases and two new outbreaks at health-care facilities. In a news release Tuesday, officials said there were no new deaths related to COVID-19; the last time Manitoba reported no COVID-19 deaths was Oct. 20.