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After being closed for the past 3 months, the emergency department at the Roblin and District Health Centre has reopened.
Prairie Mountain Health explained the shutdown of the emergency department back in September was a result of staffing shortages due to retirements, maternity leaves, and staff departures.
Petr Kresta, Chief Operating Officer, Diagnostic Services for Shared Health says the reopening is a result of recruitment to fill vacancies in the Russell and Roblin area.
The emergency department hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
X-rays were among some of the diagnostic services relocated to the Russell Health Centre when the shutdown took effect September 4th.
A Shared Health spokesperson says the full complement of diagnostic services will resume at the Roblin hospital when enough staff are recruited to the area.
Click here for a notice from PMH with more details.
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Public health officials reported 383 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths on Sunday.
The Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home is also reporting the death of another resident related to an ongoing COVID outbreak — a man in his 90s.
The full list of the most recent deaths in Manitoba can be found at the bottom of this article.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.6% provincially and 14.4% in Winnipeg. The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba is 18,806.
The province’s data shows 9,216 active cases and 9,195 individuals have recovered from COVID-19.
There are 348 people in hospital with 43 people in intensive care due to COVID-19.
The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 395.
Today’s New Cases
• 22 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
• 36 cases in the Northern health region
• 17 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• 36 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region
• 272 cases in the Winnipeg health region
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (6), Riding Mountain (19), Swan River (10), Porcupine Mountain (15), Duck Mountain (29), Asessippi (11), Little Saskatchewan (11), Whitemud (23), Agassiz Mountain (1). Brandon has 171 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 50 active cases. Fisher/Peguis has 78.
Public health officials advise 14 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today, including:
• a male in his 70s from the Interlake-Eastern health region, linked to an outbreak at Kin Place Personal Care Home
• a male in his 90s from the Prairie Mountain Heath region, linked to an outbreak at the Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home
• a male in his 70s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region
• a female in her 80s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region, linked to an outbreak at Woodhaven Manor
• a male in his 20s from the Winnipeg health region
• a female in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region
• a male in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at the Charleswood Care Centre
• a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region
• a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at Health Sciences Centre
• a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region
• a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at Park Manor Care Home
• a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at Park Manor Care Home
• a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at Holy Family Personal Care Home
• a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to an outbreak at St. Norbert Personal Care Home
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A woman in her 20s from Winnipeg is among the record number of deaths reported in Manitoba on Saturday, along with 354 new cases.
All 19 of the recently announced deaths are from the Winnipeg health region, except one which occurred at The Pas Hospital in the Northern health region.
The full list of the most recent deaths in Manitoba can be found at the bottom of this article.
With the Code Red restrictions set to expire on Friday (Dec. 11), Manitoba’s top doctor is expected in the coming week to announce an updated plan regarding public health measures. There has not yet been any indication of whether the updated measures will be more or less restrictive than what are currently in place
The province's data on Saturday shows 9,115 active cases and 8,927 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19.
There are 349 people in hospital with 51 people in intensive care due to COVID-19. The number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 381.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.1% provincially and 14.1% in Winnipeg — both about double the national average.
The total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 18,423.
Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
• 32 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
• 31 cases in the Northern health region
• 12 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
• 44 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region
• 235 cases in the Winnipeg health region
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (6), Riding Mountain (19), Swan River (10), Porcupine Mountain (15), Duck Mountain (29), Asessippi (11), Little Saskatchewan (11), Whitemud (22), Agassiz Mountain (1). Brandon has 161 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 50 active cases. Fisher/Peguis has 78.
Public health officials advise 19 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today, including:
· a female in her 20s from the Winnipeg health region
· a male in his 50s from the Winnipeg health region
· a female in her 60s from the Northern health region, linked to the outbreak at The Pas Hospital Acute Care
· a male in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region
· a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region
· a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region
· a female in her 70s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Oakview Place personal care home
· a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region
· a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Park Manor Care
· a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at St. Norbert Personal Care Home
· a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region
· a male in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at St. Norbert Personal Care Home
· a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region
· a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Park Manor Care
· a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Holy Family Home
· a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at St. Norbert Personal Care Home
· a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Park Manor Care
· a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home
· a female in her 100s from the Winnipeg region, linked to the outbreak at Holy Family Home.
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The Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa is giving an update on what’s happening with a number of issues at the federal level.
Dan Mazier voiced concerns over the Trudeau government’s handling of the vaccine rollout.
“The reality is Canada is behind the US, UK, European Union, Mexico, Brazil, India and Indonesia for vaccine procurement,” Mazier said, adding that the “most frustrating thing about the situation" is the delay in planning around getting the vaccine out, and who should get it first.
Mazier says that while the Trudeau government is talking about getting Canadians vaccinated by September, other countries — like the UK — are looking to roll them out next week.
“Canadians really have endured enough here. Our top of mind is getting this country working again, and getting this country healthy again.”
Freeland’s Fiscal Update
Speaking on this past week’s fall economic statement — Mazier says it appears the Liberals still have no plan for helping Canadians looking for work, who have been hit hard by this pandemic.
Mazier says despite the Liberal's pandemic spending contributing to a historic deficit — the support for Canadians being offered by the Trudeau government still isn't good enough.
“A whole bunch of money in deficit, but not much to show for it other than debt and a bunch of businesses barely staying above water.”
Mazier Talks New Mental Health Support
The Member of Parliament for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa says he’s working with his conservative team for a national 3-digit suicide prevention line.
It would be similar to a 9-1-1 emergency number, but for suicide prevention.
Mazier says the mental health issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic are very serious, citing the Canada Suicide Prevention Hotline has experienced a 200% increase during the pandemic.
With “local health services and emergency hotlines being overwhelmed,” Mazier says the suicide prevention hotline would be a valuable tool.
“In the middle of a pandemic, everything gets tested and we really did notice this would be a really good opportunity for people to get more organized around mental health and address it.”
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The City of Dauphin is advising of a temporary closure of City Hall on Monday, December 7th.
City Hall will be closed from 9:00 a.m. until about 1:00 p.m. due to a temporary power disconnection needed for building maintenance.
The City’s main phone line will be disconnected during this time, and emergency calls can be directed to (204) 622-3202.
The hall will re-open at around 1:00 p.m. for essential services only.
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Manitoba has once again extended its province-wide state of emergency to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Effective 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6th, the extension will be in effect for another 30 days.
The state of emergency gives the government the power to take quick action to limit the spread of the virus.
The state of emergency was initially declared back in March and has been in effect since.
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Public health officials announced 320 new COVID-19 cases and 9 more deaths today.
The full list of the most recent deaths in Manitoba can be found at the bottom of this article.
Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
- 16 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region;
- 30 cases in the Northern health region;
- 20 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region;
- 54 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region; and
- 200 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.4 per cent provincially and 14.6 per cent in Winnipeg.
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (6), Riding Mountain (19), Swan River (10), Porcupine Mountain (15), Duck Mountain (27), Asessippi (10), Little Saskatchewan (12), Whitemud (23), Agassiz Mountain (1). Brandon has 158 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 56 active cases. Fisher/Peguis has 84.
Health officials advise that an outbreak has been declared at the Brandon Correctional Centre in Brandon. The site has been moved to Critical (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
There is a total of 18, 069 cases in Manitoba. 9,172 are active and 8,535 are recovered.
There are 361 people in hospital with 55 in intensive care. The number of deaths is 362.
Public health officials advise nine additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today including:
- A female in her 50s from the Interlake–Eastern health region
- A male in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region
- A male in his 70s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- A female in her 80s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- A female in her 80s from Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at the Lions Manor Senior Housing
- A female in her 90s from Prairie Mountain Health region, linked to the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home
- A female in her 90s from Prairie Mountain Health region, linked to the outbreak at Fairview Personal Care Home
- A male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Holy Family Personal Care Home and
- A male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region
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A mandatory two-week remote learning period for students Grades 7 to 12 starting Jan. 4 will be a bit of an adjustment, according to Mountain View School Division (MVSD) superintendent Dan Ward.
“There will certainly be an adjustment period because right now most of our students in Grade 7 & 8 classes across the Division and attending in-person."
Ward tells CKDM the DRCSS in Dauphin will have an easier transition to going fully remote, as they’ve already been delivering a blended learning approach where students attend school only two days a week.
He says the other five smaller high schools in the MVSD — which have had students in-class full time — will require much more of an adjustment.
The mandatory two-week remote learning period for students Grade 7 to Grade 12 beginning Jan. 4, following the regularly scheduled holiday break.
Ward says in-class learning will continue for Grade 7 to 12 students with special needs.
Remote learning remains an option for all students, and the MVSD Superintendent & CEO says the "more than 300 children in kindergarten to Grade 6 who are receiving remote learning can certainly continue to do so.”
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Manitoba’s premier became emotional at his Thursday press conference as he delivered a strong message asking Manitobans not to gather over the holidays.
“I’m the guy who’s stealing Christmas to keep you safe.”
Premier Brian Pallister says he’s doing what he believes is right; advising Manitobans to change their holiday plans.
He lamented the lost opportunity to share the holiday with friends and family and make memories — but added that “we’ll have lots to celebrate next year” if we “do the right thing.”
“Stay safe. Protect each other. Love each other. Care for each other. There are so many ways to show that — but don’t get together this Christmas,” he said.
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Public health officials have identified 368 new cases of COVID-19 today and 12 more deaths.
The full list of the most recent deaths in Manitoba can be found at the bottom of this article.
Manitoba has a total of 17,750 cases province-wide.
Today’s COVID-19 data shows:
- 21 cases in the Interlake-Eastern health region
- 48 cases in the Northern health region
- 31 cases in the Prairie Mountain Health region
- 57 cases in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region and
- 211 cases in the Winnipeg health region
According to the province’s data, there are active cases in the following Parkland health districts: Dauphin (6), Riding Mountain (20), Swan River (10), Porcupine Mountain (13), Duck Mountain (27), Asessippi (10), Little Saskatchewan (12), Whitemud (22), Agassiz Mountain (2). Brandon has 147 active cases.
In the Interlake, the Eriksdale/Ashern health district has 59 active cases. Fisher/Peguis has 82.
Health officials have announced that the outbreaks declared at The Pas Homeless Shelter – Oscar's Place in The Pas has now been declared over.
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 13.1 percent provincially and 14.9 percent in Winnipeg.
Of Manitoba’s cases, 9,129 are considered active and 8,268 people have recovered from the virus. There are 357 people in hospital due to COVID-19 with 52 in intensive care.
The number of deaths is 353, as one previously announced death has been removed due to a data error.
Public health officials advise 12 additional deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported today including:
- a male in his 30s from the Interlake–Eastern health region
- a male in his 50s from the Northern health region
- a male in his 50s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region, linked to the outbreak at the Menno Home
- a male in his 70s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Golden Links Lodge
- a female in her 70s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region
- a female in her 70s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region, linked to the outbreak at Fernwood Place
- a female in her 80s from the Winnipeg health region
- a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region
- a female in her 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Maples Long Term Care Home
- a male in his 90s from the Winnipeg health region, linked to the outbreak at Golden Links Lodge
- a male in his 90s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region and
- a female in her 90s from the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region, linked to the outbreak at the Menno Home
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Premier Brian Pallister announced Thursday another 20 rapid testing units will be deployed throughout the province, with some making their way to the Parkland area.
Dauphin will get two of the Abbot ID NOW rapid test kits; Russell will get one, and so will Neepawa, Virden, and Ashern.
Manitoba’s premier says these rapid testing kits will offer health-care providers a valuable early screening tool to identify potential outbreaks as quickly as possible — but they can’t replace traditional COVID-19 testing in all circumstances because they can only be used if a person has symptoms.
Pallister Talks Manitoba's Vaccine Preparedness
Pallister also announced the province is making “significant progress” getting ready to launch a coordinated vaccine campaign.
He says the province has procured the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to administer vaccine doses and added that 20 portable ultra-cold freezers have been purchased to store COVID-19 vaccines that have specialized storage requirements.
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