COVID-19 News Archive
Study finds Hydroxychloroquine no better than placebo
June 3, 2020 —
A study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine has found that the drug hydroxychloroquine does not prevent infection from COVID-19.
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis
June 3, 2020 —
This is the main conclusion of the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine for disease prevention to be completed.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Majority of Canadians experiencing COVID-19-related stress, ‘mental health wave’ predicted: UM study’s early findings
June 1, 2020 —
Researchers from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are leading a study to learn more about what factors may predict or prevent stress during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supply chain innovation can reduce coronavirus food shortages
June 1, 2020 —
Food security is an essential issue brought to light by COVID-19.
Libraries
A ghost of pandemics past
May 29, 2020 —
T.G. Hamilton and his wife Lillian started to investigate the possibility of “spiritual communication” with the deceased following the death of their three-year-old son
Students
UM Virtual Convocation to be held Monday, June 29
May 29, 2020 —
On Monday, June 29, we will celebrate the spirit of convocation and community as we come together virtually to honour the graduating class of 2020 and to confer their hard-earned degrees.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM experts contribute to children’s science magazine about COVID-19
May 27, 2020 —
Last week, La Liberté published its first children’s science magazine La Liberté Sciences Mag Junior – No Mercy for the Coronas!, with contributions from University of Manitoba faculty.
Phased approach to reopening of research
May 27, 2020 —
A process for a phased re-opening of research has been outlined by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International).
Students
Preparing for virtual convocation – new deadlines
May 27, 2020 —
The big day is coming up - virtual convocation celebration 2020! Congratulations graduates! During the live-streamed virtual event you will be conferred as a slide with your photo and a personal message comes across the screen. To be part of the virtual event your slide must be completed by 9:00 PM on June 4.
Libraries
A brief history of pandemics
May 27, 2020 —
With the 1918 'Spanish flu,' UM suspended classes, hockey's Stanley Cup called off