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Wear a mask, but take steps to prevent ‘maskne’, skin problems: Winnipeg dermatologist Jason Shaw, manager of the city’s Emergency Operations Centre, called the mask mandate a “reasonable measure” when used in combination with other precautions like hand-washing and social distancing.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We’re asking Winnipeggers visiting our facilities and using public transit to do their part and wear a face mask to protect our most vulnerable residents.”City staff have been instructed to let people know about the new measure if they aren’t wearing a mask but said Winnipeggers won’t be denied service for refusing to cover up.Transit riders, however, could face a $100 fine for

Winnipeg’s mayor says that the city of Winnipeg is facing staffing challenges due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, including transit and the city’s fire paramedic services.Mayor Brian Bowman and head of the Emergency Services Unit, Jason Shaw, made the announcement Thursday.“We are not immune to the service effects with COVID-19,” said Bowman, adding the city has been able to handle staffing challenges over the past few weeks so far.Shaw said there are currently 351 active cases of COVID-19 among city staff, including 76 in transit and 85 in the fire paramedic services.“Winnipeg transit is using spare operators,” said Shaw, but said that transit has had to cancel some routes. People should check daily to see if their route is running.”Fire paramedic services are being redeployed, said Shaw, and so far has not impacted response times.“Operational planning and decisions are being made in consultation with our medical director and shared health,” he said.“We continue to get updates from provincial health officials.

COVID-19 health orders force the closure of city-owned and operated recreation facilities, gyms, indoor pools, arenas and libraries.The city said Wednesday roughly 600 temporary staff have been left without work under the closures, which went into effect at the end of October.

COVID-19 rules under the direction of the provincial government.Mayor Brian Bowman said Friday that the city is doing several things to help with enforcing the rules.“The city will be pulling bylaw enforcement officers within community services from their regular duties and redeploying them into public health enforcement,” Bowman said.

COVID-19 next month.In a release Friday the city said it will immediately begin recalling roughly 120 transit drivers and 41 drivers-in-training who had been temporarily laid off due cuts in service because of the virus.The city says buses will start running on a regular summer schedule starting Sunday, Aug. 2, with full weekday service set to start Tuesday, Aug.

COVID-19 Thursday afternoon.Mayor Brian Bowman has scheduled a press conference to discuss both topics at 3 p.m.A release from the city says Bowman will be joined by Jason Shaw, manager of the city’s emergency operations centre and Michael Jack, the city’s chief corporate services officer at the briefing.Global News will stream the press conference live in this story. On Wednesday city crews moved in to start dismantling two homeless camps set up near the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) headquarters building on Henry Street after receiving complaints over safety.The move drew criticism from both those living in the camps and protesters, who gathered at the site before marching to Winnipeg City Hall, where they stopped traffic briefly.

Winnipeg’s mayor will give an update on the city’s ongoing response to COVID-19 Tuesday.

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman will give an update on the city’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus outbreak Friday.

Winnipeg’s mayor is scheduled to give an update on the city’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus pandemic Wednesday morning.

Winnipeg’s mayor is expected to give an update on the city’s ongoing COVID-19 response Tuesday.

Winnipeg’s mayor will give more details on a city plan to enhance local food security at an update on the city’s ongoing COVID-19 response Friday morning.

The City of Winnipeg will give an update on its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday afternoon, a day after provincial health officials unveiled plans to reopen Manitoba’s economy during the pandemic.

Winnipeg’s mayor will update Winnipeggers on the city’s ongoing coronavirus response Tuesday.

The city will give an update on its ongoing response to COVID-19 and let Winnipeggers know about its plans for spring cleanup at a Friday morning press conference.

The City of Winnipeg says 41 property owners will need dikes to protect from river flooding, and another 16 remain at risk of flooding this spring.

The City of Winnipeg will give an update on its ongoing COVID-19 response Wednesday afternoon.

The city is scheduled to give an update to Winnipeggers about its ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak Tuesday afternoon.

The City of Winnipeg will give an update on its response to the COVID-19 outbreak Friday.

The City of Winnipeg is set to give an update on its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.