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Remdesivir ‘is not the end,’ says UM virologist

April 30, 2020 — 
UM Today asked infectious disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences what he thinks of the remdesivir announcement.

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Indigenous student advisor one of many giving support during COVID-19 pandemic

April 29, 2020 — 
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation

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Important things to know the week of April 22 to 29

April 29, 2020 — 
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information

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Is hockey possible this summer, despite COVID-19?

April 28, 2020 — 
A UM infectious disease expert has offered some hope for sports fans, saying that the NHL might be able to return this summer or fall.

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UM alumnus recognized with Sobey Art Award

April 28, 2020 — 
Luther Konadu [BFA(Hons)/2019] , one of 25 exceptional Canadian artists on the jury-selected 2020 longlist, received $25,000 from the Sobey Art Award, Canada's most prestigious contemporary art prize.

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CTV News: Manitoba physician among five Canadians awarded for improving resident wellness

April 28, 2020 — 
Dr. Cheryl ffrench, a Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor and emergency room physician in Winnipeg has been honoured with the Resident Doctors of Canada's Puddester Award for Resident Wellness.

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Walking or running past someone will likely not give you COVID-19, say experts

April 28, 2020 — 
Have you ever been out for a walk, encountered others coming in the other direction, and wondered if you should move onto the boulevard to avoid them? It’s not necessary, say some UM COVID-19 experts.

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Ways to navigate and lead in uncertain times

April 28, 2020 — 
Virtual Leadership Series shares insight on managing during COVID-19 pandemic 

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Op-ed: We should know our limits

April 27, 2020 — 
Vaclav Smil: 'It should not be so hard to admit that, at this point, we do not know much more than we do know.'

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CERB proves it’s time for basic income, says economist

April 23, 2020 — 
A UM economist says that government assistance for people whose livelihood has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic shows that it may be time for universal basic income.

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