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More protection could be on the way as Manitoba reports weekly COVID-19 numbers

Manitoba reports another increase in new COVID-19 hospitalizations, 12 more deaths Thirteen more Manitobans were reported as casualties to the virus that’s now killed 1,792 in the province since March 2020.Manitoba’s ICUs continue to deal with roughly 90 people at a time, a number that’s been largely unchanged for months.However, admissions are still up significantly compared to a month ago, when 111 were reported at the end of March.The latest wastewater data from the province shows “ongoing activity of COVID-19, with a generalized stabilization in activity,” according to the report.Meanwhile, one of the province’s foremost voices on COVID-19 vaccination expressed some hope in response to the news that Moderna is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to review its vaccine for use in children under the age of six.Dr.

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Manitoba health officials to update COVID-19, vaccine numbers Wednesday

COVID-19 and vaccine update on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba data shows risk of death 63 times more likely if not vaccinated

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update amid rise in cases

COVID-19 Wednesday as the province continues to see a surge in cases heading into the holidays.Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba’s deputy chief provincial public health officer, will be joined by vaccine implementation task force lead Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba official urges residents to get booster shot due to Omicron variant

Dr. Joss Reimer, head of Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine task force urged residents aged 60 and older to get their third COVID-19 booster shot as soon as they’re able to do so, as the Omicron variant continues to gain a significant foothold in Canada.

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COVID-19: Manitoba health official explains why vaccines are safe in long-term

Dr. Joss Reimer, head of Manitoba’s vaccine implementation task force, explained on Friday why the COVID-19 vaccine won’t have any negative long-term health impacts on the body amid vaccine hesitancy and the spread of the Omicron variant.

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Manitoba health officials to give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Wednesday.Deputy chief provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal will be joined by vaccine task force lead, Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Wednesday.Manitoba’s chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba launches effort to vaccinate kids 5-11

COVID-19 is going into full swing Thursday.Health officials announced Wednesday afternoon that it had also started vaccinations — a day ahead of schedule — due to shipments of the pediatric vaccine arriving earlier than expected. Manitoba says more than 15K vaccination appointments made for kids 5-11 Monday morning But the full push to get shots into arms kicks off Thursday with a photo op at the Winnipeg supersite in RBC Convention Centre at noon.The province says health minister Audrey Gordon will be joined by vaccine implementation task force lead, Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give update on COVID-19

COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba says 13K vaccination appointments made for kids 5-11 Monday morning

COVID-19: Manitoba to take appointments for 5-11 vaccinations starting Monday The first available appointments are at the end of the week, the province says.The head of Manitoba’s vaccine taskforce, Dr. Joss Reimer is expected to have more information at a 2 p.m.

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Manitoba health officials to give update on COVID-19, vaccination efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin and Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba expands recommendations for 3rd vaccine dose

Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead for Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine implementation task force, announced on Wednesday that the province would be expanding its third COVID-19 vaccine dose recommendations to include all Manitobans aged 70 and older and all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people aged 18 and over.

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COVID-19: Manitoba adjusts timing recommendation between 1st, 2nd vaccine dose

Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead for Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine implementation task force, said on Wednesday that the province had adjusted the amount of time recommended between first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses from 28 days to 56 days following guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update

COVID-19 Wednesday.Dr. Jazz Atwal, deputy chief provincial public health officer, will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba health officials to give live COVID-19 update

COVID-19 on Wednesday. Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring: top doctor Dr.

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All Manitoba students to head back to classrooms in September

This story will continue to be updated.All Manitoba students will return to school in September, distancing will be recommended along with masks.Dr. Joss Reimer, head of the province’s Vaccine Task Force, held a briefing for media Thursday before Chief Public Health Officer Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba health officials give update on vaccination efforts

COVID-19 immunization efforts Wednesday. Manitoba reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths Task force lead Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Task force lead Dr. Joss Reimer and operations, logistics and planning lead Johanu Botha have scheduled a 12:30 p.m.

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COVID-19: Manitoba health officials give update on vaccination efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Dr. Joss Reimer, lead of the province’s vaccine task force will be joined by the task force’s operations, planning and logistics lead, Johanu Botha at a 12:30 p.m.

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‘The next few months will be critical’: Manitoba pushes to reach those leery of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine, calling the next few months critical in the province’s campaign to vaccinate against the virus.Dr. Joss Reimer says she can understand why some may have questions about how quickly the vaccines were developed and approved for use.

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COVID-19: Officials give update on Manitoba’s vaccine efforts

COVID-19 Wednesday.Dr. Joss Reimer, lead of the province’s vaccine implementation task force will be joined by Johanu Botha, the task force’s operations, logistics and planning lead, at a 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba’s efforts to boost vaccination rates appear to be working, officials say

COVID-19 vaccination rate is near the top in the country and fears of a potential stall in uptake have so far not come to pass, health officials said Wednesday.“It’s really worthy of celebration to know what we’ve all done together, to protect our loved ones and to protect our communities,” said Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead of the province’s vaccine effort.

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Manitoba health official addresses potential COVID-19 impacts on menstrual cycle

Medical officer of health and medical lead for the Manitoba Vaccine Implementation Task Force Dr. Joss Reimer addressed reports of women reporting changes to their menstrual cycles after receiving COVID-19 vaccination, adding this area isn’t heavily studied.

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Manitoba health official urges pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine

Medical officer of health and medical lead for the Manitoba Vaccine Implementation Task Force Dr. Joss Reimer urged pregnant women to get vaccinated for COVID-19, assuring the public a recent national study shows not only is it safe, but it’s recommended since pregnant women are four times as likely to require intensive care treatment due to the coronavirus.

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Manitoba health officials give update on COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccination efforts Wednesday.Manitoba’s vaccine implementation task force lead, Dr. Joss Reimer, will be joined by operations lead Johanu Botha at a 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba gives update on COVID-19 vaccine efforts

COVID-19 vaccine efforts Thursday.Task force lead, Dr. Joss Reimer, will be joined by operations lead, Johanu Botha, for a 12:30 p.m.

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Those who received AstraZeneca as 1st COVID-19 shot eligible for 2nd dose of mRNA vaccine: Manitoba health official

Medical officer of health for Manitoba health and seniors care, Dr.

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COVID-19 update Monday.Dr. Brent Reimer and Dr.

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Manitoba sees record COVID-19 vaccination booking as eligibility dropped to 12 and up

COVID-19 vaccination appointments booked when the age for eligibility was lowered to include all Manitobans aged 12 and up.On Monday the province said 41,754 appointments were booked Friday, outpacing the previous high-water mark for appointments set May 13, when officials say 26,000 appointments were made. Manitoba reports 430 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 May 5.

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Health officials give update on Manitoba’s efforts against COVID-19

COVID-19 fight Friday.Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba’s deputy chief public health officer, will be joined by Dr.

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Manitoba drops COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 45, everyone 12 and up likely eligible by May 21: official

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for Canadians 12 and over, Health Canada says Those now eligible can start making appointments at 11:45 a.m., officials said during a technical briefing held for media Wednesday morning.Vaccination appointments can be made by calling 1-844-626-8222 (1-844-MAN-VACC) or through the province’s website.More information is expected at a 12:30 p.m. press conference with Dr.

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Manitoba health officials to talk vaccine eligibility Monday morning

Manitoba further expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, pregnant women now included Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead of the Vaccine Implementation Task Force, and Dr.

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Manitoba health officials give COVID-19 update, details on vaccination hot spots expected Friday

COVID-19 Friday.Deputy chief public health officer, Dr. Jazz Atwal will be joined by Dr.

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Vaccination doesn’t mean a return to pre-COVID-19 lifestyle, Manitoba health official says

COVID-19 vaccine, health officials are warning those who’ve been jabbed not to expect a return to their pre-pandemic lives just yet.Dr. Joss Reimer, lead of Manitoba’s vaccine implementation task force, says until the province reaches a level where most people are immune, everyone needs to continue to follow public health orders, regardless of whether or not they’ve been inoculated.

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Manitoba to prioritize restaurant employees, grocery store workers for COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine program to prioritize first responders, teachers and other front-line workers.In addition to the province’s current age-related criteria, front-line police officers and firefighters of all ages will be eligible to book a shot starting around noon Wednesday. Vaccine-seekers swarm Manitoba pharmacy phone lines in search of AstraZeneca shot Dr.

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Single dose of COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t guarantee 100 per cent safety, doctor outlines

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Dr. Joss Reimer with Manitoba Regional Health Authority (MRHA) outlined how a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine does not guarantee 100% immunity against COVID-19.

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Manitoba in worse COVID-19 position than fall lockdown: Osler

More variant exposures, 112 new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba Sunday Osler said one difference this time around is the exhaustion of healthcare workers, many of whom are barely out of the second wave themselves.She said vaccines are the only way out of the third wave — and Manitobans need to follow the fundamentals for a little while longer if we want to avoid another round of restrictions.That message has been reiterated by the province, with Dr.

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How effective is a single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine?

COVID-19, but the majority have just had a single dose so far.As of Friday, 259,847 doses of vaccine have been administered in the province, including 192,131 first doses and 67,716 second doses.But just how safe are you on a single dose of the vaccine?A letter by two Canadian experts published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) earlier this year stated that with a 92.6 per cent efficacy, the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine was “highly protective.” Is a single COVID-19 vaccine dose enough for those previously infected? Several provinces, including Manitoba, have delayed their second doses in order to prioritize getting as many Manitobans vaccinated as possible.Dr.

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Some provinces give pharmacists a variety of coronavirus vaccines. Why isn’t Manitoba?

Manitoba pharmacists, physicians preparing for arrival of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine However, the Manitoba government is keeping Pfizer and Moderna for its supersites.But the supersites, according to Procyshyn, are not convenient for everyone and many people prefer to get vaccinated at their local pharmacy.“People feel comfortable with their pharmacy. They know where to park, they know who to talk to,” Procyshyn said.

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Health officials give update on Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts

COVID-19 immunization efforts Wednesday. Winnipeg woman shares story of relief, hope following COVID-19 vaccine The task force’s lead, Dr.

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COVID-19: Manitoba limits use of AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 55 ‘out of an abundance of caution’

Dr. Joss Reimer, head of Manitoba’s vaccine implementation task force, said on Monday that “out of an abundance of caution,” the province is recommending the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for those 55 and over, effective immediately.

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Manitoba gives update on COVID-19 vaccination effort

COVID-19 vaccination rollout Wednesday.Dr. Joss Reimer, lead of Manitoba’s vaccination implementation task force will be joined by co-lead Johanu Botha at a 12:30 p.m.

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Manitoba launches online coronavirus vaccination booking, eligibility expanded

COVID-19 vaccination appointments online starting Wednesday.Officials from the province’s vaccination implementation task force say at first, the online option will only be available for those looking to book appointments at one of the province’s five super site vaccination clinics. Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine yet in Manitoba? How to book it and where to go The province’s call centre will continue to take appointments for the super sites, as well as for pop-up vaccination sites, according to officials.The province has yet to publicly announce the website address for making appointments, but more information is expected at a 12:30 p.m.

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First doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Manitoba

COVID-19 vaccine are on their way to doctor’s offices and pharmacies across Manitoba.The province says it received 18,000 doses of the newly-approved vaccine Tuesday and plans are in place to start shipping the vaccine Thursday. Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine yet in Manitoba? How to book it and where to go Dr.

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All Manitobans could get first COVID-19 shot by May 18

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In the meantime, 18,000 AstraZeneca doses are expected to ship to the province next week, and the first two weeks of April will see more than 50,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, said Botha.The news comes two days after Manitoba said it will begin delaying the timing of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to see more get their first shot more quickly.Dr.

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Manitoba moves to delay second dose of coronavirus vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to see more Manitobans get their first shot more quickly.Dr. Joss Reimer, head of Manitoba’s vaccine implementation task force, said Wednesday the new approach will apply to all three vaccines now approved for use in Canada.

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Manitoba expects AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine by mid March

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by mid-March.At a technical briefing Tuesday morning, members of the province’s vaccine implementation task force said Manitobans could be receiving shots of the newly approved vaccine by the end of the month, although the federal government has yet to confirm how many doses are coming. South African coronavirus variant found in Manitoba: health officials Dr.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0