COVID-19 News Archive
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
“Correlation does not equal causation,” says UM COVID-19 researcher
March 27, 2020 —
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM assistant professor and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses, cautions that herbal or folk remedies against COVID-19 aren't to be trusted.
Op-ed: Social resilience is key to emerging from this pandemic stronger and better
March 26, 2020 —
'If our governments can create and sustain public morale over an indefinitely long period of time then it’s possible we will emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, fairer and more cohesive society'
Asper School of Business
CBC News: In the wake of COVID-19, what can Manitobans expect in the next few weeks?
March 26, 2020 —
As more Canadians are staying home and practicing social distancing, the economy is taking a hit. University of Manitoba marketing professor Fang Wan says business owners in Manitoba and abroad will have to adapt or die.
Essential services and access to UMSU University Centre and other buildings
March 26, 2020 —
During the university closure for COVID-19 pandemic
Asper School of Business
Virtual support for entrepreneurs during COVID-19
March 26, 2020 —
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade! It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and drastically changed people’s lives across the globe. But this doesn’t mean productivity or creativity needs to stall.
UM experts on how to reduce children’s anxieties during COVID-19
March 26, 2020 —
Be honest, focus on positives, find routines
On-campus operations and maintenance continuity
March 25, 2020 —
Stay current with all of the latest information and updates on the UM COVID-19 website.
Important things to know this week – March 18 to 25
March 25, 2020 —
Your weekly summary of UM COVID-19 information