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20.07.2022 / 23:17

No immediate plans to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility in Manitoba: top doc

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include all adults.That’s despite recent moves by other provinces to make the booster accessible to everyone over the age of 18. Manitoba expands COVID vaccine eligibility to include kids four and under Dr.

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New COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, 5 deaths reported in Manitoba

COVID-19 have died and 177 new patients were admitted to hospital last week.The latest COVID-19 data comes in the weekly epidemiology update covering April 3 to 9. Booster shots now available for all Manitobans aged 12-17 The hospitalizations include 19 new admissions to ICU.This marks the third week in a row the province has reported an increase in new hospitalizations.There were 141 new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital March 27 to April 2 and 111 new patients reported the week before that.The province’s weekly updates don’t the total number of people currently in hospital and ICU as as result of of COVID-19, instead reporting only how many new admissions occurred during the previous week.While the province reported five deaths linked to COVID-19 in Thursday’s update, Manitoba’s total COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,759, eight more deaths than last week.

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Roussin to provide Manitoba COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 pandemic Thursday afternoon.Dr. Brent Roussin will speak to the media from the Manitoba Legislature at 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, further drop in hospitalizations

COVID-19 have died as the number of hospitalizations linked to the virus continued to drop Friday.The latest deaths, reported on the province’s online COVID-19 dashboard, bring Manitoba’s COVID-19 death toll to 1,726. Manitoba goes mask-free, many businesses, people remain cautious The number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 fell to 382 as of Friday morning, 13 fewer than had been reported 24 hours earlier.As of Friday, 13 people are in ICU with the virus, down four from Thursday.Numbers released by the province Thursday show COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped 15.6 per cent from the previous week and ICU admissions linked to the virus were down 68.2 per cent over the previous week.Manitoba lifted all remaining COVID-19 public health orders Tuesday, including a mask mandate that had required face coverings to be worn in public spaces.

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Roussin to speak at last regularly scheduled COVID-19 update Wednesday

COVID-19 update.Dr. Brent Roussin will speak at 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba officials to provide public health update Thursday

Dr. Brent Roussin, who will participate virtually.

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Manitoba officials to update COVID-19 public health orders Friday

COVID-19 public health orders Friday morning.The current orders expire early next week. Dozens of Winnipeg first responders off work due to COVID-19, city says Health Minister Audrey Gordon will be joined by chief provincial public health officer Dr.

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Peak of Manitoba’s current COVID-19 wave may be close: chief doctor

COVID-19 wave.Dr. Brent Roussin says it’s too early to be definitive, but indicators point to a possible peak in the next week or so.The number of people in Manitoba hospitals with the virus has dropped slightly and the number of patients in intensive care has stabilized.Roussin says wastewater samples collected in Winnipeg are down from a high in early January, but the drop has not been big and the numbers continue to fluctuate.

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Manitoba health officials to update COVID-19, vaccine numbers Wednesday

COVID-19 and vaccine update on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba introduces new restrictions reducing size of gatherings in public spaces

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced new COVID-19 restrictions on Monday amid a surge of cases in the province due to the Omicron variant.

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COVID-19: Manitoba announces reduced capacity, group sizes amid Omicron scare

Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced on Friday new public health orders for the province for the next three weeks due to the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

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COVID-19: Manitoba health officials give unexpected update on public health orders

COVID-19 public health orders at a hastily-scheduled press conference Friday. Manitoba reports highest fourth wave daily COVID-19 case count for 2nd day in a row Dr.

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COVID-19: Omicron variant cases expected to increase in Manitoba, Dr. Roussin says

Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said on Wednesday that while the Omicron COVID-19 variant isn’t currently a large problem in Manitoba, it is expected to take over as the dominant strain in the coming weeks.

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

COVID-19 numbers, there’s been just a single ticket for violating the Public Health Act issued to a business in the Southern Health region since the beginning of October.Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said during his weekly COVID-19 update on Wednesday that enforcement of the current public health orders is key to preventing the virus’s spread.“Those measures aren’t going to work unless they’re adhered to to a large degree,” said Roussin.“Most Manitobans, you know, adhere to the two rules that are set out.

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Wednesday.Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give update on COVID-19

COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give updates on COVID-19, vaccine efforts

COVID-19 and vaccination efforts Wednesday.Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, has scheduled a COVID-19 update for 12:30 p.m.

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New COVID-19 restrictions expected for Manitoba in Friday update

COVID-19 restrictions Friday.Dr. Brent Roussin and Audrey Gordon have scheduled a press conference for 11:30 a.m.

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Manitoba’s top doctor says new restrictions coming as COVID 19 numbers rise

COVID-19 cases go up.Dr. Brent Roussin says the numbers are on a trajectory that could lead to hospitals being overwhelmed unless things change.

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Manitoba health officials to give update on COVID-19, vaccination efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba to give update on Pan-Canadian proof of vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination system Monday.Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced all provinces and territories have confirmed they will be moving forward with a standardized national proof of vaccination. Trudeau unveils Canada’s international proof-of-vaccination for COVID-19 Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr.

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Manitoba health officials to give live COVID-19 update

COVID-19 on Wednesday. Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor Dr.

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Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor

COVID-19 to get into many places is likely to be in place through the winter and into next spring.Dr. Brent Roussin says, given demands the pandemic has placed on health care, rules are likely to be in place through the traditional respiratory virus season.

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update

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Manitoba ICUs still in danger of being overwhelmed due to unvaccinated: Roussin

COVID-19 case counts, it’s about how sick people are going to get.Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, says despite Manitoba’s relatively high COVID-19 vaccine uptake, modelling shows the province is currently still heading for a wave that may overwhelm intensive care units again by Christmas.We’re tracking on the severe scenario.

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COVID-19: Cases surge in southern Manitoba as province moves into 4th wave

COVID-19 is disproportionately hitting the southern health district as the province moves into a fourth wave of the pandemic.The Southern Health region is home to roughly 15 per cent of the province’s total population, but the area — which also boasts Manitoba’s lowest vaccination rates — contributed to nearly half of the hundreds of new infections reported in recent days. COVID-19: Manitoba to start testing non-vaccinated provincial staff Oct.

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Manitoba announces changes to COVID-19 protocols for schools

COVID-19 cases in the classroom this school year.Under the changes, school cases will now include students, staff and volunteers who were in the building either 14 days before or 10 days after they tested positive or developed symptoms, Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin announced Tuesday.

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Grunthal hockey association cancels the season due to low registration

Hockey Manitoba rep shares thoughts on new vaccine mandates in sports Neufeld says parents who have signed their kids up don’t need to worry as they will get to play hockey a short drive away in a neighbouring town.“Every child that wants to play hockey, can play hockey.” he said.The province’s top doctor, Brent Roussin, announced these new public health orders on Aug.

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Manitoba reduces capacity limits on outdoor gatherings, expands requirements for full vaccination

COVID-19 public health orders.Starting next Tuesday, capacity at large, outdoor gathering sizes will be reduced to 500 from 1,500, and proof of vaccination will be required to dine in at food courts and to enter indoor areas at a gallery or museum, Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced Thursday.

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Roussin says no plans for COVID-19 booster shots in Manitoba — for now

COVID-19 vaccine to people at this time.Dr. Brent Roussin said, however, that doesn’t mean things won’t change in the future.“We know that receiving a full cycle of two doses of COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective, so at this time we are not recommending or providing a third dose in Manitoba,” he said during a press conference Monday.“This is something we’re continuing to monitor and review, particularly as new information becomes available about any clinical reasons to provide people with a third dose.

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Manitoba requiring indoor masks in public spaces, full COVID-19 vaccination in some settings

Manitoba’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced new public health orders Friday that will require masks in all indoor public spaces beginning Aug.

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Details of Manitoba’s new COVID-19 health orders expected Friday

COVID-19 public health orders Friday.Dr. Brent Roussin and Audrey Gordon have scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m.

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COVID-19: Manitoba premier, top doctor discuss vaccine initiatives

COVID-19 vaccine initiatives Tuesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled an 11:30 a.m.

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Manitoba’s top doctor grilled on why masks aren’t mandatory

When asked why requesting Manitobans to wear a mask is a recommendation and not mandatory as a potential fourth COVID-19 wave looms, the province’s chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said the level of risk is not yet high enough.

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All Manitoba students to head back to classrooms in September

This story will continue to be updated.All Manitoba students will return to school in September, distancing will be recommended along with masks.Dr. Joss Reimer, head of the province’s Vaccine Task Force, held a briefing for media Thursday before Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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Winnipeg businesses choosing to maintain mask policy despite change to provincial restrictions

COVID-19 pandmeic in the interest of protecting staff and customers.Earlier this week, Dr. Brent Roussin, the province’s chief public health officer, said that while masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces, he recommends that people who are not fully vaccinated wear masks and follow public health guidelines closely.

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Monday.Dr. Brent Roussin has scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m.

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Unbox your junk: Garage sales allowed in Winnipeg with 25 person limit

COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest can now come out of the basement and into your yard.The province of Manitoba has confirmed to Global News that garage and yard sales can indeed be run, starting Saturday. Movies, casinos, museums re-open under Manitoba plan — for fully vaccinated Dr.

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Word on next phase of Manitoba’s COVID-19 reopening expected Wednesday

COVID-19 reopening Wednesday.Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m.

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Hospital data shows COVID 19 vaccines work, Manitoba’s top doctor says

COVID-19 vaccines are working.Dr. Brent Roussin says COVID-related hospitalizations dropped by 45 per cent between May and June.

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Roussin says officials will continue to look at evidence on mixing COVID-19 vaccines ‘as it emerges’

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‘Too early’ to say if 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose necessary: Dr. Roussin

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Manitoba’s top doctor says he’s received threats, suspicious activity ‘around my house’

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Kenora ready for influx of cottage-going Manitobans

Ontario border reopening good news for Manitoba cottagers “In the summertime, our population in Kenora probably doubles with our summer residences,” said Warkentin.“According to the stats, our seasonal residences contribute about $85 million per year to our economy.“About 50 per cent of Kenora jobs are actually tourist-related.”Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr.

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Manitoba’s top doctor give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Monday.Dr. Brent Roussin has scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba looking at ‘hopeful’ summer, but top doctor advises caution

Manitoba’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brent Roussin said with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ahead of their August weekend target, they were looking at a “hopeful Manitoba summer,” but with spread of the Delta and other variants in some jurisdictions, people should still be cautious and remember the virus is still circulating.

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Health officials give update on COVID-19 situation in Manitoba

COVID-19 Monday.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba’s top doctor says restrictions easing, but will still reopen gradually

Manitoba’s provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin cautioned residents on Monday over calls for more parts of the economy, like local businesses, museums and galleries to reopen, saying announcements on those would come quicker if more people are vaccinated, but they want to reopen things slowly so as to not risk another wave of COVID-19.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0