COVID-19 News Archive
![thumbnail](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/themes/umtoday_ver5_1/img/placeholder.gif)
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
![A student studying in isolation.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Alex-no-smile-cubicle-no-brand-computer_smaller-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
It’s okay to not be okay
May 15, 2020 —
Collectively, we are all experiencing an unprecedented traumatic event
![Administration Building - July 2019](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Administration-Building-July-2019-150x150.jpeg)
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”
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Nursing-shoot-LATS982516-150x150.jpg)
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.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Surgery-15-150x150.jpg)
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.
![An aerial view of the University campus overlooking the Admin building, taken in Fall 2016.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Aerials-2016-Drone-0016-150x150.jpg)
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.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RIHC-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Midwifery program offers support in Nunavut during pandemic
May 13, 2020 —
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 to Nunavut, three faculty members from the College of Nursing’s new bachelor of midwifery program have been working to support maternal and child health with a full-scope midwifery practice that includes antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care.
![Tier Building-Spring 2020](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tier-Building-Spring-2020-150x150.jpeg)
Updates for the week of May 6 to May 13
May 13, 2020 —
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information
![The Administration building in summer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/admin-outside-leafy-trees-150x150.jpg)
Human Resources
New online learning opportunities to successfully work from home
May 12, 2020 —
After it was announced that UM employees would transition to working remotely due to COVID-19, Sandra Woloschuk started connecting with people about what the university could offer to support employees working in this new environment.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/23312-150x150.png)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Global clinical trial to test blood thinner on COVID-19 patients led by UM and UHN
May 12, 2020 —
A large-scale international clinical trial to test whether the blood thinner heparin can help improve survival for COVID-19 patients launches this week, led by clinician-scientists from the University of Manitoba and the University Health Network.