COVID-19 News Archive
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.
CBC: Canada is slowly reopening — and new research reveals where you’re most at risk of COVID-19
May 19, 2020 —
Moving activities outdoors and avoiding dense crowds are key to stopping the spread of coronavirus, studies suggest
Faculty of Law
It’s okay to not be okay
May 15, 2020 —
Collectively, we are all experiencing an unprecedented traumatic event
Research and International
UM researchers eligible for new federal government support
May 15, 2020 —
“This new support from the federal government will allow essential research being done at UM to continue during the pandemic”
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
National Nursing Week celebrates care and compassion
May 15, 2020 —
Despite not being able to hold a public gathering this year, nursing faculty and learners at the University of Manitoba acknowledged National Nursing Week, May 11 – 17, as a time to congratulate and thank Manitoba’s nurses for “going above and beyond” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researchers launch preventative drug trial for health-care workers at risk of COVID-19
May 15, 2020 —
UM researchers in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and McGill University, have launched an online clinical trial for health-care workers at higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
A message from Dr. Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), on Fall Term 2020
May 13, 2020 —
I am writing today to provide information on Fall Term 2020.