COVID-19 News Archive
Eight days after symptoms, COVID-19 not very infectious
May 26, 2020 —
UM researchers have found that COVID-19 is not very infectious as soon as eight days after symptoms appear.
Helping students coping with mental illness
May 25, 2020 —
Kyle Hiebert says that increased financial pressure, a rapidly changing world and an uncertain future for jobs or careers has made students emotionally distressed.
Help where it’s needed
May 25, 2020 —
A seemingly unlikely collaboration between the faculties of science and architecture produces face shields for Winnipeg pediatricians
Faculty of Social Work
Webinar on how basic income can help during & after COVID-19
May 22, 2020 —
All are invited to attend a basic income webinar with special guest MP Leah Gazan on May 27, 2020.
New working groups to advise on academic planning and safe return of on-campus activity
May 21, 2020 —
The health and safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors is the over-arching priority for these working groups
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Med students connect ICU patients and families during COVID-19 lockdown
May 21, 2020 —
Third-year medical students are working in hospitals around Winnipeg to ensure ICU patients are able to stay in touch with their families while visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place.
Clinical trial on hydroxychloroquine
May 21, 2020 —
Dr. Lauren MacKenzie is looking into the anti-malaria drug known as hydroxychloroquine.
UM community rallies behind students in need
May 20, 2020 —
A message from UM President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Barnard: One of the many tragedies this global pandemic has inflicted upon us is a deepening of the inequality in our communities, including our own student body. Last month, the University established the COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund for those students who are struggling financially due to the impacts of the coronavirus.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Mini U summer programs cancelled
May 20, 2020 —
In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, UM has made the difficult decision to cancel all Mini U summer programming.
Indigenous
Vice-dean of Indigenous health bridges professional work with community
May 20, 2020 —
We caught up with an Indigenous public health doctor, mother and community organizer for a glimpse into her busy life.