WINNIPEG – The province says by next month, it could be injecting 20,000 doses a day of the COVID-19 vaccines. However, according tp Dr. Joss Reimer, this ability depends on supply and it’s currently not known how many doses they might have. She says in order to do that many daily doses, there would need…
3 Deaths, 126 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting three deaths today from COVID-19, two of them in Winnipeg. There are 126 new cases of the virus, including 32 in Winnipeg. 3,358 cases are active, 25,665 people have recovered, for a total of 29,858 cases so far. 260 Manitobans are in hospital right now, 34 of them in…
Less COVID At Care Homes
WINNIPEG – The WRHA says long term care homes in Winnipeg are recovering at a level that gives cause for cautious optimism after seeing months of deadly COVID-19 outbreaks. New data from the health authority shows less than half of the city’s care homes have ongoing outbreaks, and at least half a dozen don’t have…
No Vaccination Card Yet
WINNIPEG – A lobby group representing Manitoba’s physicians says they’d like the province to issue vaccination cards proving citizens have received the COVID-19 shot. Doctors Manitoba says its members are concerned about patients relying on them to provide a doctor’s note that may be needed by border officials to allow them to travel. Manitoba’s vaccination…
COVID Help For Those In Need
WINNIPEG – The provincial government says they’re launching a number of new initiatives to support vulnerable citizens who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Families Minister Rochelle Squires says her department has partnered with Main Street Project to provide additional beds and shelter to Manitobans who are homeless and test positive for the…
56 Tickets Last Week
WINNIPEG – 56 tickets were issued last week in Manitoba for COVID-19 violations. There were also 159 warnings. 31 of the fines were for gatherings over the limits, while 14 people were ticketed for not wearing a mask. Since last April, there have been over 2,700 warnings and almost 900 tickets worth more than $1.2…
Emergency Extended Again
WINNIPEG – The province has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency for another 30 days. It was first declared last March 20th under the Emergency Measures Act. At almost a year, it’s the longest state of emergency in Manitoba’s history. The state of emergency allows the government to take quick action if needed to protect…
Family Shares $60M Jackpot
WINNIPEG – A Winnipeg man is sharing his $60 million lottery win with his wife, mother and uncle. John Chua says he was jealous when his wife told him someone in the city was the big winner of the massive Lotto Max jackpot. He soon found out it was him when he got an email…
La Poutine Week Underway
WINNIPEG – According to the La Poutine Week website, There are 106 local participants this year, including this brightly coloured entry from St. James Burger. The Rainbow Poutine is made with vibrant Bothwell cheese curds, a vegetarian garlic cream gravy and award-winning fries with sea salt. It comes with a price tag of $14 but…
0 Deaths, 83 Cases
WINNIPEG – The province is reporting no deaths today from COVID-19 because of a data reset. There are 83 new cases of the virus, including 18 in Winnipeg. The case count in the north continues to be high at 53. 3,421 cases are active, 25,480 people have recovered, for a total of 29,733 cases so…