EPI Research

• More transmissible BA.2 subvariant on the rise in Manitoba, experts say

  Experts say the more transmissible BA.2, coupled with a lack of COVID-19 restrictions in place in Manitoba could be the concoction that fuels a spring wave of infection.

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  Mar 24, 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.

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  Jan 10, 2022
  
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• Winnipeg company allows businesses to track results from rapid COVID-19 tests

  Epidemiologist and Founder of EPI Research Cynthia Carr has created a rapid test portal that allows businesses and organizations to anonymously report results from rapid tests.

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  Jan 2, 2022
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• Second pop up site opens as COVID numbers continue to rise in Manitoba

  Epidemiologist Cynthia Carr told 680 CJOB that Manitoba's increasing numbers raise serious questions.

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  Oct 13, 2020
• Manitobans largely in favour of mandatory masks in public: poll

  More than eight-in-ten Manitobans support the idea of making face masks mandatory in public spaces, according to a poll released Wednesday, including six-in-ten who "strongly" support the idea.

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  Sep 3, 2020
• Lingering effects may extend COVID-19 struggle, says Winnipeg epidemiologist

  People who had comparatively mild cases of the coronavirus throughout the pandemic may not be fully recovered, says a Winnipeg epidemiologist.

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  Aug 22, 2020
• Winnipeg pub turning away out-of-town customers over coronavirus concerns

  A pub in Winnipeg's Exchange District has been turning away dozens of customers because they aren't following Manitoba Health guidelines.

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  Jul 20, 2020
• Masks only part of comprehensive approach to fighting coronavirus: Winnipeg epidemiologist

  A Winnipeg epidemiologist says messaging from Manitoba's top health officials on mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic is consistent with that of the World Health Organization.

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  Jul 10, 2020
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• Lots to consider before reopening Manitoba schools amid coronavirus pandemic: epidemiologist

  Cynthia Carr of EPI Research says kids aren't the best carriers of the coronavirus, but there are still a number of factors to consider before opening schools again.

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  May 7, 2020