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The provincial government announced some funding for health regions in Manitoba on Friday.
The five health regions in the province will get $60 million to cover costs related to COVID-19 from the first two quarters of 2020-21.
Prairie Mountain Health has received $3,250,000 as part of the announcement.
PMH CEO Penny Gilson explains how the health region will use the money.
“Incremental costs incurred in that period of time are mainly for salaries to support replacement of staff that are off sick or required to self-isolate due to having symptoms, as well as for staff resources dedicated to screening staff and visitors coming into our facilities, COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. There were also some incremental costs incurred for supplies and equipment related to additional cleaning requirements, physical distancing measures, starting up testing sites and preparing for surge capacity and potential outbreaks.”
Gilson says PMH has tracked costs related to COVID since the beginning of the pandemic and submitted reports on a monthly basis to Manitoba Health and Seniors Care.
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There were 80 new cases and four deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Manitoba on Sunday.
All four deaths announced are individuals over the age of 70 from the Winnipeg health region.
With the Super Bowl on Sunday, health officials have issued a reminder to enjoy the NFL title game while adhering to public health guidelines regarding gatherings.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 6.1% provincially and 3.8% in Winnipeg. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 30,237.
Today’s new cases are from the following health regions:
• four cases in Interlake–Eastern health region
• 28 cases in the Northern health region
• nine cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• eight cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 31 cases in the Winnipeg health region
There are 3,256 active cases and 26,135 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 in Manitoba.
There are 105 people in hospital with active COVID-19 as well as 158 people in hospital who are no longer infectious but continue to require care (263 hospitalizations total).
There are 21 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 as well as 17 people who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care (38 ICU patients total).
The total number of deaths in people with COVID-19 is 846.
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (5, up from 3), Riding Mountain (1), Porcupine Mountain (43), Duck Mountain (1), Asessippi (12), Little Saskatchewan (4), Whitemud (2), and Agassiz Mountain (4). Brandon has 21 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 70 active cases, while Fisher/Peguis has 69.
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Health officials in Canada are singing the same tune as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, pleading with football fans to safely enjoy the big game on Sunday.
Acting deputy chief provincial public health officer and Dallas Cowboys fan Dr. Jazz Atwal says he’ll be watching the game, but will be adhering to the orders.
“Indoor group gatherings remain the two designated people you have chosen to come to your home. No new people should be entering your home to watch the game.”
For those planning an outdoor gathering, Atwal reminded Manitobans the current health orders only permit five people to gather in your backyard, plus whoever lives at that house.
“It’s going to be a cold weekend, think about that. The fundamentals apply to these outdoor gatherings as well — wear a mask, physical distance, wash your hands and cover your cough. Most importantly, don’t go to anyone’s house if you’re sick — indoor or outdoor.”
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will host the Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium.
Kick-off is at 5:30 p.m. CST on Sunday, and Canadian R&B star The Weekend will perform at halftime.
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As of Sunday morning the entire province of Manitoba remains under an extreme cold warning.
An Arctic ridge of high pressure has allowed for a very cold air mass to settle over southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba, with extreme wind chill values of -40°C or colder.
Wind chill values in some regions of southern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba could eclipse the -50 mark tonight into Monday morning.
The bitterly cold air will remain over the Prairies for much of the next week.
Environment Canada is warning of the dangers of extreme cold, and say risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
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Public health officials have announced 82 new cases of COVID-19.
Today’s announcement is the lowest increase in cases since October 19th when there were 80 cases reported.
Four additional deaths were also announced today:
- a male in his 40s from the Winnipeg health region
- a female in her 50s from the Northern health region
- a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region
- a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Concordia Place Personal Care Home
The total number of deaths due to the virus is 842.
The current five-day COVID test positivity rate is 6.1% provincially and 3.8% in Winnipeg.
The total amount of COVID cases in Manitoba is 30,158.
Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
- six cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
- 26 cases in the Northern health region
- eight cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
- six cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- 36 cases in the Winnipeg health region
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (3, up from 1), Riding Mountain (1), Porcupine Mountain (44, down from 48), Duck Mountain (1), Asessippi (12, down from 13), Little Saskatchewan (6, down from 7), Whitemud (2), and Agassiz Mountain (5, down from 10). Brandon has 28 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 70 active cases, while Fisher/Peguis has 70.
Today’s data from the province shows 3,309 active COVID cases and 26,007 recoveries.
101 people are in hospital with active COVID-19 as well as 158 people in hospital with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious but continue to require care, for a total of 259 hospitalizations.
While there are 23 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 as well as 17 people with COVID-19 who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care for a total of 40 ICU patients.
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According to Statistics Canada, Manitoba gained 5,500 jobs in January.
The net gains come from an increase of about 16,000 full-time jobs, compared with a loss of about 10,400 part-time jobs.
The unemployment rate in the province didn’t change and is still at 8%.
In youth workers, the unemployment rate more than doubles the provincial average.
The unemployment rate for men aged 15-24 is 18%, while it’s 19.6% for women in the same age group.
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The Dauphin Hospital Foundation is offering condolences after the passing of Dr. Allan Lysack.
Hospital Foundation Chairman Greg Thomson says “Dr. Lysack really loved and enjoyed his work over the years at Dauphin Regional Health Centre and he was so very dedicated and sincere in helping his patients.”
Thomson says Dr. Lysack helped shape the provision of health care in Dauphin and rural Manitoba early in his tenure, adding that the Dauphin Hospital Foundation is saddened to learn of his passing, “but will always acknowledge the legacy he left not only in health care, but within the community overall.”
Dauphin General Hospital was Dr. Lysack’s first post after he graduated from Medical School in 1965. His medical career in Dauphin spanned over five decades and he retired officially in 2017.
In 2009, he was recognized for over 45 years of service as a surgeon at Dauphin Regional Health Centre.
In 2002, he was appointed to the Order of Canada by then Gov. General Adrienne Clarkson.
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The COVID-19 outbreak at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre has now been declared over.
A total of 3 cases were reported at the site during the outbreak -- two staff members and one non-staff member. One death was announced at the site.
Health officials announced 110 new cases of COVID-19 and one death in the province today, a woman in her 40`s from Winnipeg.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is six percent provincially and 3.5 percent in Winnipeg.
Manitoba has reported a total of 30,078 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. There have been 838 deaths due to COVID-19 in the province.
Today’s new COVID-19 cases are in the following health regions:
• 40 cases in the Northern health region
• 13 cases in Interlake–Eastern health region
• eight cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• 11 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
• 38 cases in the Winnipeg health region
There are 3,353 active cases and 25,887 people have recovered from the virus.
There are 115 people in hospital with active COVID-19 and 154 people in hospital who are no longer infectious but continue to require care, for a total of 269 hospitalizations.
There are 23 people in intensive care units with active COVID-19 and 17 people who are no longer infectious but continue to require critical care, for a total of 40 ICU patients.
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (1), Riding Mountain (1), Porcupine Mountain (48), Duck Mountain (1), Asessippi (13), Little Saskatchewan (7), Whitemud (2), and Agassiz Mountain (10). Brandon has 27 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 70 active cases, while Fisher/Peguis has 71.
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The provincial government has announced an increase to the funding of public school divisions by $20.8 million.
The 1.56% increase to the budget brings the total to 1.35 billion dollars, which Education Minister Cliff Cullen says is the highest total investment in Manitoba’s history.
Included in the increase is $6.7 million for base funding for public schools and $5.5 million for special needs funding.
The news release from the province says Manitoba has the third-highest spending per student in Canada at $14,815, after Saskatchewan and New Brunswick.
The province is continuing to ensure that all school divisions will receive no less than 98% of the operating funding they received a year earlier.
In addition to the funding increase, education property taxes will be frozen and the province will provide a Property Tax Offset Grant equivalent to a two per cent property tax increase, or $22.8 million.
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Bowsman’s Corey Hurren has pleaded guilty to eight charges after ramming the gates of Rideau Hall last year.
46-year-old Hurren was in court early Friday morning where he pleaded guilty to seven weapon charges and one count of mischief causing damage to the gate of Trudeau’s home.
Police say Hurren was heavily armed when he stormed the grounds of Rideau Hall on July 2nd.
He returns to court for a sentencing hearing on Feb. 23.
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The Manitoba government has given 60 million dollars to regional health authorities for COVID-19 related costs over the first two quarters of 2020-21.
Health and Seniors Care Minister Health Stefanson made the announcement saying the funding ensures the regional health authorities can continue to serve the public to the best of their abilities.
Costs related to incremental staffing, enhanced cleaning procedures, and additional supplies and equipment are some of what’s eligible to be covered.
More funding will also be provided for the remaining two quarters of the year.
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