Vaccine Update

• Manitoba announces first groups eligible for bivalent COVID vaccine

  A number of groups of Manitobans will be eligible for the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine when it becomes available in this province this month.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2022
  
• Manitoba expands COVID vaccine eligibility to include kids four and under

  The province said the initial vaccine supplies are limited to just under 15,000 doses, meaning children who meet certain criteria will be prioritized.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
  
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• Manitoba won’t be influenced by dropped COVID-19 restrictions in other provinces, Atwal says

  Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba's deputy chief public health officer, said Manitoba is focused on its own fight against COVID-19, not what is happening in other provinces.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2022
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• Manitoba recommends booster shots for at-risk 12 to 17-year-olds

  Manitoba public health officials will provide an update on COVID-19 vaccines and the health system in the province, Monday morning at 11:30 a.m.

  Health

  Feb 7, 2022
• Manitoba to replace most PCR tests with rapid antigen tests at all testing sites as hospitalizations rise

  Manitoba health officials will update the province on the current state of COVID-19 on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2022
• Manitoba youth catch-up vaccine appointments now available at COVID-19 vaccine supersites

  The Manitoba youth immunization catch-up program is now taking appointments at many COVID-19 vaccine supersites for other immunizations.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2021
• COVID-19: What Ontario’s shortened dosage interval means for London and Middlesex County

  The Middlesex-London Health Unit says residents should "temper expectations" as the region is still dealing with a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines.

  Health

  May 28, 2021
• COVID-19: MLHU vaccine supply still limited as eligibility expands to 18+

  Starting Tuesday, everyone 18 and up will be able to book a vaccine appointment with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

  Health

  May 17, 2021
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• Pressure on Trudeau grows as Canada’s world ranking on vaccines slips further

  Canada now ranks about 40th in the world in per capita vaccinations, according to the University of Oxford's Our World in Data.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Eroding trust in scientists could hamper COVID-19 vaccine rollout: survey

  The survey underscores a growing struggle around trusted information and credible sources.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021