COVID-19 News Archive
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba virologist discusses EG.5, new COVID-19 strain
August 16, 2023 —
The emerging COVID-19 variant, known as EG.5, has been detected in Manitoba and may eventually become the dominant strain.
Mask use encouraged, not required, for Summer Term 2023
April 24, 2023 —
A message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community governance essential for Manitoba’s race-based health data, speakers say
February 10, 2023 —
BIPOC communities must have governance over race-based health data when Shared Health starts collecting it at hospitals, experts said at a community discussion event.
Pop-up vaccine clinic comes to Fort Garry campus Feb. 1
January 18, 2023 —
At Fort Garry campus on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 11 am to 3 pm
Mobile vaccine clinics at UM
November 21, 2022 —
Offering COVID 19 vaccine and flu vaccines, no appointments necessary
Latest COVID-19 updates
November 9, 2022 —
The existing masking mandate requires use of masks indoors - KN95 masks are highly recommended, but 3-ply medical masks are also acceptable.
‘COVID Time’ is a real thing, and it’s not good
September 21, 2022 —
During the peak of the pandemic, and mid-lockdown, many people reported they felt their days dragged on, inducing fatigue and making some tasks almost unbearable during 'COVID time'
Students
Be a good Bison!
September 7, 2022 —
As we get together this September, we can all do our part to take care of each other and keep our campuses healthy and functioning by following UM Covid-19 protocols.
What’s open on both campuses
September 6, 2022 —
Find the status of campus services and businesses, updated Sept. 6, 2022
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Sculpture gifted to UM salutes health-care heroes, female scientists
September 1, 2022 —
A bronze sculpture has been installed on the Bannatyne campus in honour of all the health-care workers who have stepped up to fight COVID-19, and in tribute to women in medical science.