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…
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…
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…
Vaccine Calculator Released
WINNIPEG – If you’re wondering when you might be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine, the Manitoba government has an online tool for you. You now can find out where you stand on the province’s vaccine priority list following the launch of a new queue calculator. The online form asks for your age and whether…
Doctors Get Raise
WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba and the labour association representing the province’s doctors have announced an agreement that would top up investments for elder care, mental health supports, and treatment for complex and chronic health conditions. In a joint announcement with Doctors Manitoba, the province says they’ll be increasing medical remuneration by 0.75 per…
Merv Predicts Early Spring
WINNIPEG – Manitobans who aren’t fans of winter have cause to celebrate Groundhog Day today. The province’s woodchuck weather forecaster says we’re going to have an early spring. This morning, Manitoba Merv, wearing a paw print facemask, emerged from his burrow at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre to declare his annual winter prediction. Jacques…
First Nations Vaccination Plan
WINNIPEG – The province has announced its vaccination plan for First Nations. Residents and staff at personal care homes will be at the front of the line. Then it will be health care workers, people over 60 in remote areas and over 70 in other communities. 5,300 doses of vaccine have been sent to Manitoba’s…