Winnipeg Coronavirus

• Just 1 ticket handed out for COVID-19 business violations in Southern Health for 2 months

  Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said during his weekly COVID-19 update that enforcement of the current public health orders are key to preventing the virus's spread.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2021
  
• Vaccine divide causing strife in some Manitoba families, friend groups

  Emily, whose name has been changed to protect her and her family's privacy, said despite being fully vaccinated, she is dealing with friends and family who are unwilling.

  Health

  Jul 9, 2021
  
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• Manitoba reports 8 COVID-19 deaths, 297 new cases Thursday

  Health officials say eight more Manitobans with COVID-19 have died and another 297 new infections have been identified across the province.

  News

  May 27, 2021
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• Parents, school divisions react to upcoming closure of Winnipeg, Brandon schools

  Dr. Brent Roussin, the province's chief medical health officer and Education Minister Cliff Cullen made the announcement at a rare press conference Sunday afternoon.

  Education

  May 9, 2021
• Droplet, aerosol, airborne: The confusion over how COVID-19 spreads

  The terms 'droplet,' 'aerosol' and 'airborne' are used when trying to explain how viruses are spread.

  Health

  May 6, 2021
• Vaccinated Manitobans should be cautious while COVID-19 immunity builds after deaths reported: province

  During a technical briefing earlier in the day, the province said it will be opening up a supersite in Steinbach and is looking at reworking pop-up sites.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
• Wind gusts reach 90 km/h in southern Manitoba; blowing snow closes some highways

  Several highways are closed and many have warnings due to ice and blowing snow.

  Weather

  Mar 30, 2021
• ‘Look for the small things’: Manitobans finding hope amid COVID-19

  With three approved vaccines in Canada and warmer weather on the way, some people are looking towards tiny victories to help brighten their mood.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2021
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• $3 million rapid-grant program aimed at Manitobans’ mental, physical health

  The province of Manitoba will spend $3 million to allow local groups to put together programming that people can watch or use online, like fitness or cooking classes.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2020
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• Total of 95 tickets issued by province in Manitoba, including to person at church, and 16 at rally

  The province says they issued nearly 100 tickets last week to people and businesses flouting public health rules.

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2020