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Manitoba’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Brent Roussin said Tuesday that the province would extend COVID-19 restrictions that were set to expire on Friday until Jan. 8. Roussin said some adjustments would be made, including “providing clear directions” for the operation of food banks, reopening of thrift stores and introducing seasonal exemptions that allow...

Manitoba’s chief public officer of health Dr. Brent Roussin said on Monday the province is prepared to receive COVID-19 vaccines “at any point now should it be approved,” adding “we are in a position to begin administering vaccines if necessary.”

On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced that the province would be moving into the second phase of reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak on June 1. He said some of the services that would be “gradually restored” include reopening community centres, swimming pools, spas, gyms, and indoor services at restaurants.

Lanette Siragusa of Manitoba Shared Health said Friday that people who test positive for the virus in Manitoba would now be asked about their racial background in order to identify gaps in care and make sure vulnerable populations are taken care of. She said answers would be voluntary.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Thursday the distribution of a total of nearly 3,000 enforcement officers across the province to ensure physical distancing orders are being followed as more businesses reopen. They include safety and health officers under The Workplace Safety and Health Act, inspectors under The Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Control Act, park...

Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin, said Thursday that health officials had expected to see a case of COVID-19 following schools reopening in the province after a student at Churchill High School tested positive for the virus. He emphasized that the case was not “acquired” within the school.

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer said on Friday that an outbreak has been declared at Rideau Park Personal Care Home in Brandon after a health-care worker tested positive. He added the risk is assessed to be low but the site has been moved to the Red (critical) level on the Pandemic Response...

Manitoba Home Builders’ Association’s Lanny McInnes talks about how the 2020 Parade of Homes will look this year during the coronavirus pandemic.

Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced on Thursday that the Prairie Mountain Health region will be lowered to the caution, or yellow, level on the province’s pandemic response system beginning Friday and that the use of masks will be no longer mandated in the region. He also announced the increasing of...

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, reported Sunday that the province has 72 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, the province matched the largest number of positive cases announced in a single day with 42.

The Manitoba government has committed $52 million in new funding to help school divisions welcome students back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amber McGuckin reports.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Manitoba’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin outlined his disappointment in the rising numbers of cases in the province as well as the behaviors he says have let the virus “off the hook.”

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Monday that the province would become the first to introduce legislation that will allow more workers to take a protected leave from their job amid the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for new federal benefits.

In a school year like no other some Winnipeg parents say they’re seeing their child lagging behind of where they think they should be. Global’s Amber McGuckin has more.

Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said Sunday that it was too early to compare how soon Manitoba will be able to “flatten the curve” compared to other provinces like Ontario and Quebec since it’s at an earlier stage in its COVID-19 outbreak than other jurisdictions.

Manitoba reported 491 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths from the virus Friday, as modelling numbers show daily case counts and ICU numbers likely to rise in the coming weeks. Dr. Jazz Atwal, the deputy chief public health officer, says the current spike in case numbers and hospitalization rates is being made worse by...

During a COVID-19 update on Friday, Chief nursing officer for Shared Health Lanette Siragusa said that emergency department wait times are “historically low,” as they have seen a “significant reduction” in patient volumes at emergency and urgent care centres throughout the province.

On Wednesday, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister stressed amid the first step in gradually reopening the economy of the province, there are certain restrictions that remain. Current travel restrictions will remain in place “for the time being” and gatherings remain restricted to no more than 10 people.

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announced on Thursday the draft plan of reopening of businesses and services in Manitoba and asked Manitobans to review the plan on EngageMB.ca and give feedback to the government. The plan includes expanding childcare centres’ capacity, reopening community centres, resuming organized activities and team sports, and reopening indoor services at restaurants,...

While admitting that the supply of some drugs remains a concern in the province, Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen said Friday the province will lift its one-month cap on prescription renewals stating that there is more stability now in production and global distribution.