Cynthia Carr

• Coyote pup an unexpected houseguest for Winnipeg homeowner

  The homeowner called Manitoba Conservation for help rather than approaching the young coyote, who had likely been tracking her cat in hopes of a quick meal.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
  
• Experts say Manitoba health officials need stronger messaging on masks, vaccines

  'I don't know why we're not changing our behaviour and why public health isn't asking for us to change our behaviour,' says a U of M expert of the need for COVID prevention.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2022
  
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• No evidence for ‘immunity debt’ theories, Winnipeg epidemiologist says

  Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr says even during the height of the pandemic, your immune system was working full-time.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2022
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• Manitobans should stay vigilant about COVID-19, as above-average ‘hazard index’ shows

  Manitoba's latest ranking on the 'hazard index' — which combines current infections, hospital strain and mortality — is at a seven, while Canada as a whole is sitting at six.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2022
• ‘My biggest concern is losing our vigilance’: Manitoba removes COVID-19 numbers from website

  Manitoba has removed COVID-19 related data off the government website. Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr worries about the implications of the province's decision.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2022
• Manitoba students, teachers, parents navigate week of remote learning

  Tens of thousands of Manitoba students got ready for a return to school Monday morning — most of them doing so from their own home.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2022
• Why does Saskatchewan have fewer restrictions? It’s about the surges: Manitoba epidemiologist

  Province's extension of the public health orders for an added three weeks reflects 14-fold case increase.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2022
• Scientists warn against ditching social distancing over holidays

  A Leger poll suggests 45 per cent of Canadians and 50 per cent of Americans plan on ditching some of the fundamentals like hugging, kissing and shaking hands in the coming weeks.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2021
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• Hamilton reports 152 new COVID-19 cases, specialist says workplaces still susceptible to infections

  Public health says 147 total cases have been tied to 17 current workplace outbreaks in the city.

  Health

  May 3, 2021
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• COVID-19 measures appear to have put an end to flu season in Manitoba — for now

  A Winnipeg epidemiologist says COVID-19 restrictions likely led to a near elimination of influenza in Manitoba this year.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2021