COVID-19 News Archive
HVAC at UM
July 27, 2021 —
Well-functioning HVAC systems support overall COVID-19 safety protocols
Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine?
July 26, 2021 —
On Wednesday, July 28, the University of Manitoba is pleased to host a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Indigenous and international students and their families.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Building Vaccine Confidence – Online Event July 28th
July 20, 2021 —
The Conversation Canada and the University of Manitoba have put together a special live video panel of experts to explore and explain vaccine hesitancy and discuss what can be done to promote vaccine confidence.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Future health professionals shine on vaccination front lines
July 20, 2021 —
When the call went out for paid staff to work at Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics, many students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences felt honoured to join the ranks.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Two Rady faculty members honoured for outstanding outreach during COVID pandemic
July 8, 2021 —
The 2020 winners of the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award have both played a critical role in supporting and improving the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Respiratory therapy students join workforce early
July 5, 2021 —
Students in the final year of the respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences met their licensing requirements and officially completed the program four weeks early this year in order to assist with the need created by the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 Delta variant in Canada: FAQ on origins, hotspots and vaccine protection
June 18, 2021 —
The acceleration of the Delta variant around the world is raising questions about its origin, transmissibility, hotspots and potential for vaccine resistance
Students
Reminder about COVID-19 protocols on campus
June 11, 2021 —
It is vitally important that we all adhere to public health and University of Manitoba protocols.
Research and International
How to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake and decrease vaccine hesitancy in young people
May 28, 2021 —
Understanding who might be more likely to be vaccine hesitant and reasons for their reluctance can help inform public health strategies aimed at increasing vaccine uptake.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
65% of 16- to 21-year-old Manitobans willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine
May 26, 2021 —
'What the study results do is really help public health with messaging and communication'