COVID-19 News Archive
![Image of a corona virus](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cell_UM-TODAY-150x150.jpg)
Remdesivir ‘is not the end,’ says UM virologist
April 30, 2020 —
UM Today asked infectious disease expert Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences what he thinks of the remdesivir announcement.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lisa-Haydey-MPT2-Student-Pic-2-002-150x150.jpeg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physical therapy department revamps clinical exams to ensure graduation
April 29, 2020 —
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Manitoba in March, UM students were soon facing a “new reality” of online exams from home. For some health-related programs, where students also needed to be tested on practical skills to graduate, it was particularly challenging.
![Person typing on laptop computer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Computer_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Students
Your grading options for Winter Term 2020
April 29, 2020 —
Congratulations on completing Winter Term 2020! This has been a challenging time, and because of that, the UM has formulated a number of options for students whose grades may have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 situation. Here are some FAQs about this policy, and whether you should utilize it.
![information searching](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/information_gather-150x150.jpg)
Libraries
Informing COVID-19 response: A UM success story
April 29, 2020 —
During COVID-19, UM Libraries expertly connect decision-makers with accurate, timely, effective information
![Carl Stone sits outside of Migizii Agamik - Bald Eagle Lodge](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Carl-150x150.png)
Indigenous student advisor one of many giving support during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020 —
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation
![University of Manitoba sign, facing Pembina Highway on Fort Garry campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UM-front-sign-150x150.jpg)
Important things to know the week of April 22 to 29
April 29, 2020 —
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information
![Hockey in Canada](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ice-hockey-64167_1920-150x150.jpg)
Is hockey possible this summer, despite COVID-19?
April 28, 2020 —
A UM infectious disease expert has offered some hope for sports fans, saying that the NHL might be able to return this summer or fall.
![Jogging](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/jogging-1509003_1920-150x150.jpg)
Walking or running past someone will likely not give you COVID-19, say experts
April 28, 2020 —
Have you ever been out for a walk, encountered others coming in the other direction, and wondered if you should move onto the boulevard to avoid them? It’s not necessary, say some UM COVID-19 experts.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Research-photo-2-2-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Resilient researchers continue important UM work from home during COVID-19 crisis
April 24, 2020 —
Cross-disciplinary initiatives and collaborations in order to find a solution
![Student on laptop.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/student-on-laptop-150x150.jpg)
Students
Addressing basic needs: Student Affairs offering help virtually
April 23, 2020 —
Top of mind for many students is their basic needs – housing, food, lost income and where to access mental and other on- and off-campus services