WINNIPEG – Here are the latest possible exposures to COVID-19 for the city of Winnipeg from provincial public health officials. Location Dates/Times Winnipeg Transit Route 45, 55 Panet Road and Reenders Ave to Portage Ave., Transfer with arrival at Worthington and St. Annes Rd. October 5/20 – 6:45 p.m. Winnipeg Transit Route 75 Lagimodiere and…
More Restrictions Monday
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s top doc has announced more restrictions for the Winnipeg health region in response to a continued rise in COVID-19 case counts. Starting Monday, October 19, gathering sizes have been reduced from 10 to 5, and all bingo halls, casinos, large dining halls, and bars will be closed. Restaurants, retail, museums, and libraries…
New Xmas Tree Trend
WINNIPEG – There’s a new trend this year with Christmas trees. People looking to be a bit different are creating succulent Christmas trees. It’s very trendy right now to arrange succulents in the shape of tree and then top it with a star. Home Depot is even offering step-by-step instructions on how to do it.…
Possible Exposures/Friday
WINNIPEG – Here are the latest possible exposures to COVID-19 in Winnipeg, as provided by Manitoba public health officials. Location Dates/Times St Mary’s Academy (550 Wellington Crescent) October 14, 2020 Seven Oaks School Division (830 Powers Street) – busses 16 and 20 October 6 and 7, 2020 Sunny Mountain Daycare (Unit 4 – 1965 Main…
More Restrictions Coming
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s top doctor says he’ll be announcing more COVID-19 restrictions for Winnipeg and area soon, likely today. Dr. Brent Roussin says cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the city because some people are ignoring his public health orders. The province recorded a record 173 new cases yesterday including 133 in Winnipeg. Manitoba…
New Drive-Thru Test Sites
WINNIPEG – Long lineups at COVID-19 testing sites will hopefully start getting shorter now that a new drive-thru location is at full capacity. 1066-Nairn Avenue which opened earlier in the week at 200 tests a day is expected to start doing 400 today. Another drive-thru at 125-King Edward Street East is expected to open before…
Possible Exposures/Thursday
WINNIPEG – Provincial public health officials say there have been possible exposures to COVID-19 at three schools and on a recent flight. Mitchell Middle School, 203 Third, St., Mitchell, MB, on Oct 7 to 9. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not…
Trudeau & Bowman Talk COVID
WINNIPEG – Mayor Brian Bowman is thanking the Prime Minister for reaching out to discuss the fight against COVID-19. Mayor Bowman and Prime Minister Trudeau spoke by phone about the rising number of positive tests in Winnipeg, with the Prime Minister reportedly reaffirming his commitment to aid municipal and provincial governments in responding to both…
Possible Exposures/Wednesday
WINNIPEG – Four schools make up today’s list of possible COVID-19 exposures from provincial public health officials. Winnipeg Adult Education Centre, 310 Vaughan St., Winnipeg on Oct. 5. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to be acquired at school. The…
Possible Exposures/Tuesday
WINNIPEG – There’s just one possible exposure from provincial public health officials today and it’s at a school: Shaughnessy Park School at 1641 Manitoba Ave. in Winnipeg from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Based on the public health investigation, the risk of this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to…