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Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases reported by Manitoba government, total hits 64

Twenty-five new COVID-19 cases reported by Manitoba government, total hits 64

COVID-19 cases in Manitoba spiked this weekend, with 25 probable cases of the disease reported by the province Saturday. The update in total case count came during a provincial briefing March 28.
Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases rise past 100, nine new cases reported

Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases rise past 100, nine new cases reported

More than one hundred Saskatchewan residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of March 27. In the latest provincial update, nine new people are confirmed to have tested positive for the disease.
Manitoba establishes provincial border checkpoints in south, none in Flin Flon

Manitoba establishes provincial border checkpoints in south, none in Flin Flon

In the Manitoba government's latest move to combat the spread of COVID-19, five border checkpoints between Manitoba and its neighbouring provinces will be established March 27. There will not be a checkpoint in Flin Flon.
MLA Report: Hope for further COVID-19 care

MLA Report: Hope for further COVID-19 care

The outbreak of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has impacted the lives of people globally and now, Manitobans across the province. At the time of writing, we have not seen the worst of it yet.
First Manitoban dies due to COVID-19, stricter gathering restrictions coming

First Manitoban dies due to COVID-19, stricter gathering restrictions coming

Manitoba hit a grim milestone March 27, reporting its first COVID-19 death - a woman in her 60s from Winnipeg who was previously in intensive care. Provincial chief public health officer Dr.
Nine more Sask. COVID-19 cases, further measures brought in by government

Nine more Sask. COVID-19 cases, further measures brought in by government

The province of Saskatchewan is reporting another nine cases province-wide Thursday, reaching a total of 95. One of three northern Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases has been confirmed as a case of community transmission.
Reports rising of COVID-19-related phone and email scams

Reports rising of COVID-19-related phone and email scams

Careful with your phone lines, emails and online profiles – dozens of reports from Manitoba and other provinces show COVID-19-related scams are on the rise.
Creighton, Denare Beach shut down playgrounds, draw up further COVID-19 plans

Creighton, Denare Beach shut down playgrounds, draw up further COVID-19 plans

Both the Town of Creighton and the Northern Village of Denare Beach are continuing their efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Manitoba announces one more positive test, expanding COVID-19 testing criteria

Manitoba announces one more positive test, expanding COVID-19 testing criteria

Manitoba health officials announced one new probable case of COVID-19 in the province in a daily update March 26.
Federal Government makes self-isolation after travel mandatory

Federal Government makes self-isolation after travel mandatory

Justin Trudeau is ready to bring the weight of the federal government on people who do not self-isolate after international travel.
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