Jazz Atwal

• Manitoba confirms first case of monkeypox

  Manitoba has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, deputy chief provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal announced Friday.

  Health

  Aug 19
  
• ‘Stay hydrated, try to keep cool’: Southern Manitoba braces for hot weather

  As Manitoba gets its first taste of summer heat, public health reminds people to watch for signs of illness and to 'look in on people who are vulnerable ... see how they're doing.'

  Weather

  Jun 17
  
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• Manitoba moves to drop vaccine requirements, all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March

  Manitoba's premier and chief provincial public health officer announced the updates to the province's public health order Friday, a week earlier than anticipated.

  Health

  Feb 11
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• Get used to managing COVID: Manitoba health official

  Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba's deputy chief public health officer, will address media at 12:30 p.m. Global News will livestream the press conference in this post.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2021
• Manitoba reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, officials warn new restrictions possible

  The media briefing comes a day after health officials confirmed the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant in the province.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2021
• Manitoba acknowledges significant delays at COVID-19 vaccination supersite

  As Manitoba reported 116 new cases and three new deaths due to COVID-19, the province acknowledged long line-ups at the largest vaccination site Friday.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2021
• Manitobans to be allowed to cross border to visit Ontario cottage property as of Friday

  Manitobans who have properties in Ontario cottage country will get the go-ahead to visit them on the weekend, according to the province's public health officials.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2021
• Six coronavirus deaths, 153 new cases reported in Manitoba Wednesday

  Manitoba public health officials will provide an update on the province's COVID-19 numbers Wednesday afternoon.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2021
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• Manitoba working with NHL to see games in Winnipeg amid coronavirus: health officials

  "From a public health perspective, it is a solid plan."

  Sports

  Dec 31, 2020