COVID-19 daily updates - Monday, Apr. 13
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1:04 p.m. Four new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, 99 recoveries so far.
Public health officials advise four new cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 246.
The data also shows:
• eight individuals are currently hospitalized, which includes four individuals in intensive care;
• 99 individuals have recovered from COVID-19; and
• the total number of deaths reported in Manitoba is four.
Cadham Provincial Laboratory performed 32 tests Sunday. A total of 17,245 tests have been performed since early February.
Friday, April 10, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press
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Get the latest news online with the Neepawa Banner & Press! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week, or click the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.
In this week's paper, see how some teachers are keeping connected with their students outside the classroom, read about the experiences one of our reporters had travelling during the early days of the pandemic, find out how some communities are keeping their residents' spirits up while keeping their distance and much more!
Don't forget to pick up a hard copy of the Banner & Press so you don't miss out on some great deals in the flyers! In this week's, you can find Princess Auto, depending on where you pick up your paper.
Friday, April 10, 2020 Rivers Banner
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Get the latest news online with the Rivers Banner! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week or take a look at the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.
This week, see what MP Dan Mazier says regarding the pay raises given to governtment officials during this difficult time.
COVID-19 daily updates - Thursday, April 9
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2:29 p.m. Province provides update on child care options for families
The Manitoba government is expanding efforts to connect families with child care, ensuring critical services workers and their children can access child care if they absolutely need it during this difficult time, Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today.
“Child-care centres and homes that are opening their doors to children and their families during this challenging time are truly heroes helping heroes,” said Stefanson. “We continue to call on child-care facilities and early childhood educators to be part of our provincewide response to COVID-19. Together, we can ensure children can continue to learn and grow in a safe, caring environment as their parents go to work helping those most affected by COVID-19.”
COVID-19 Daily updates - Wednesday, April 8
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2:36 p.m. $5 million fund created for research related to COVID-19
The Manitoba Government has announced a new fund to advance strides towards vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. new, The $5-million COVID-19 research fund through Research Manitoba was announced today by Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen.
“This new fund will support a clinical trial to determine if a commonly used drug can safely be used as a treatment for COVID-19,” said Friesen. “The fund will also provide support for local researchers to develop solutions to health-care issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
