Minister making appeal to Manitobans as he extends state of emergency
Minister Ron Schuler says while he understands the hardships and fatigue caused by the pandemic, he needs Manitobans to continue following the fundamentals.
The state of emergency is being extended on Wednesday afternoon in Manitoba by Schuler, who is responsible for the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO). Manitobans have been under this order since March 20, 2020.
“Our government understands the hardships and fatigue associated with the ongoing changes and restrictions,” Schuler says in a statement.
Manitoba sees 66 new COVID cases Tuesday
The Southern Health region is leading with the most new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba Tuesday, with Winnipeg as a close second.
There are 66 new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba. This includes 11 people who are fully vaccinated, five who are partially vaccinated and 50 who are not vaccinated.
New cases include:
- 21 in Southern Health Sante Sud
- 17 in Winnipeg
- 11 in Prairie Mountain
- 11 in the Northern region
- six in Interlake-Eastern
Parents speak out about Children's Hospital closures
Alberta Children’s Hospital will be closing 75 per cent of operating rooms and will perform 'life and limb procedures only'.
The announcement came last week amid the province's healthcare system feeling the immense strain of the fourth COVID-19 wave. Kendra Arnason and Melissa Frazer are but two mothers out of hundreds if not thousands of parents who understand firsthand the devastation that such an announcement can mean for their families and their little ones.
Kendra Arnason is mother to Layne, a bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked, 19-month-old baby girl.
Doctors to create list of unvaccinated Manitobans, begin outreach
A significant amount of work will begin as doctors find ways to best connect with Manitobans who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Manitoba's Premier, Kelvin Goertzen, is being joined by his health minister, the president of Doctors Manitoba, the president of Pharmacists Manitoba, and Manitoba College of Family Physicians' board director Tuesday morning at a City Centre health centre to discuss COVID-19 vaccine outreach.
Local registries able to print vaccination card
Cochranites and all Albertans will be able to access their COVID-19 vaccination records and have them printed at local registry offices across the province.
With Alberta’s vaccination Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) launched September 20, those without computer access or printers can head to their local registry to obtain a card-sized proof of vaccination.
Other options to access and present COVID vaccination records include:
Southern Manitoba college campuses share optimistic start to the school year
Two Christian post-secondary colleges are excited about the return to in-class learning and the registration numbers are proving it.
Steinbach Bible College (SBC) and Providence University College and Theological Seminary are both showing good registration numbers for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
NWOSSC announces Kenora bus cancellation
The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium has announced a bus cancelation in the Kenora area for tomorrow.
The Consortium announced that Kenora Bus KN20 will be canceled tomorrow September 20, 2021.
This cancellation is due to the outgoing issue of having a shortage of bus drivers due to COVID-19.
Alberta adds another 4,633 new COVID-19 cases since Friday
The province has recorded 4,633 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday.
Friday saw 1,604 cases, Saturday 1,592, and Sunday 1,436.
Hospitalizations rose by 43 since Friday for a total of 954.
ICU admissions increased by one to 216.
Sadly, there were another 22 deaths reported since Friday for a total of 2,545.
Winnipeg COVID-19 testing sites backed up
Some people waiting for a COVID-19 test in Winnipeg on Monday are spending hours in line.
COVID-19 testing sites are backed up at least two separate locations Monday.
At least one dozen people are standing outside a St. Vital testing site's front doors, spilling onto the sidewalk an hour before they close for the day.
An East Elmwood testing site is seeing cars wrap around the parking lot in long lines. Some people sitting in their cars at the drive-up testing location on Nairn Avenue say they have been waiting for at least two hours to be seen.
Manitoba planning for possible Pfizer approval for 5-11 year-olds
Dr. Joss Reimer is asking parents to refrain from making a decision on the COVID-19 vaccine for young children until they have been able to review the trial's data.
On Monday morning, Pfizer sent out a press release about a trial looking at 4,500 vaccinated youth aged five to 11, saying they saw positive results in the second and third phases.