COVID-19 News Archive
The power of working together
March 31, 2020 —
A message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor
Asper School of Business
Supports in place for entrepreneurs during COVID-19
March 31, 2020 —
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub has compiled a list of the many supports that are in place for all entrepreneurs, including women, in response to COVID-19.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Student Survival Guide during COVID-19 pandemic
March 31, 2020 —
Here is a guide to help learners navigate life in this taxing time and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Students
COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund will provide financial support to students
March 31, 2020 —
We know this time has been difficult for everyone, especially our students. Because of this, the university and its donors are here to offer you some financial relief during this unprecedented disruption in your lives.
Nature is having its own way, says UM virology expert
March 31, 2020 —
UM medical microbiologist and virology expert Dr. Kevin Coombs says that what we are seeing play out in the world today is nature is taking its course.
Hundreds of UM students volunteering to help fight against COVID-19
March 31, 2020 —
UM students Francis Arevalo and Thomas Koop are profiled as representative of students helping their community
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food and COVID-19: What do we know?
March 30, 2020 —
Food scientist Dr. Claudia Narvaez offers tips on food safety and handling
International collaboration developing nanotechnology that may be used against COVID-19
March 30, 2020 —
A new approach to stopping virus growth gives hope for new therapeutic options against seasonal influenza, bird flu and possibly COVID-19
A treatment for COVID-19 will be found, reassures UM virologist
March 30, 2020 —
Winnipeg Free Press story notes that Dr. Yao is the lead investigator of a research team at UM studying a potential vaccine for COVID-19, one of six proposals selected by the federal government this month
Courageous UM Med student just one of Winnipeg’s heroes
March 28, 2020 —
A feature article on local heroes by Winnipeg Free Press reporters Ben Waldman, Joyanne Pursaga and Ryan Thorpe includes a short profile of UM medical student Juan Mohadeb