COVID-19 News Archive
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.
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.
Updates for the week of May 6 to May 13
May 13, 2020 —
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information
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.
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.