COVID-19 Update Monday, April 6

*18 new cases in Saskatchewan for a total of 249. 67 people have recovered.

*9 new cases in Manitoba for a total of 203. 17 people have recovered.

*Applications for the federal government’s Emergency Response Benefit will be accepted starting today.

*Canadians on a virus stricken cruise ship had to wait longer than others to disembark.

*U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hospitalized due to COVID-19.

*Mainland China reported 39 new coronavirus cases yesterday.

*The death toll in Italy and Spain from the virus continues to decline.