COVID-19 News Archive

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.

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.

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.

April 29, 2020 — 
During COVID-19, UM Libraries expertly connect decision-makers with accurate, timely, effective information

April 29, 2020 — 
Carl Stone was recently interviewed on CBC Unreserved, a program highlighting Indigenous community, culture, and conversation

April 29, 2020 — 
Summary of this week's UM COVID-19 information

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.

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.

April 24, 2020 — 
Cross-disciplinary initiatives and collaborations in order to find a solution

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