COVID-19 News Archive
UM part of national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults
October 1, 2020 —
A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
Student Accessibility Services meeting new needs during time of COVID
September 29, 2020 —
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) promotes accessibility and implements academic accommodations for students with disabilities, such as different paths to completing tasks, helping students to work more efficiently, and using strengths to work around any perceived barriers.
A message on mandatory masks and group sizes on our campuses
September 29, 2020 —
Important information people visiting our campuses must know and follow
President’s message on Winter Term
September 27, 2020 —
University of Manitoba’s Winter Term 2021 will be delivered primarily remotely, with the exception of a small number of in-person courses
Masks now required at UM, even while physical distancing
September 25, 2020 —
In order to protect our UM community, the wearing of masks is now mandatory on all UM campuses. This applies when indoors at all times on UM campuses even when physical distancing is possible.
Get familiar with the COVID-19 Recovery Steering Committee structure
September 23, 2020 —
It has four teams—Academic, Health and Safety, Operations, and Research—comprised of faculty, staff and students
Community discussion: Being Queer in the time of Covid-19
September 22, 2020 —
Join us at 11:30 a.m. (CDT) on on Oct. 7, 2020, via Zoom for an open discussion
Staying safe on our campuses
September 21, 2020 —
Processes are already in place for UM to be notified by Public Health if there are cases in our community where further action is required.
Positive case of COVID-19 on Bannatyne campus
September 21, 2020 —
Public Health is leading the case investigation and contact management. Close contacts who have been identified have already been notified by Public Health and are self-isolating.
Price Faculty of Engineering
How the Price Faculty of Engineering is adapting labs during COVID-19
September 17, 2020 —
The shared Control Laboratory will give students hands-on learning from anywhere in the world by utilizing remote desktop software and live streams.