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16.06.2023 / 03:12

Manitoba crash near Carberry is a ‘mass casualty incident.’ What we know

RCMP and paramedics in Manitoba are responding to a “mass casualty collision” on Highway 1 west of Winnipeg that the province’s premier is calling “tragic.”

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Masks could still benefit patients in Manitoba hospitals, microbiologist says

masking requirements — which were implemented at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic for health-care facilities in Manitoba — are set to be lifted next week.“I’m not necessarily advocating that people wear masks universally anymore,” Lagace-Wiens told 680 CJOB’s The Start.“I think we’re well past that…. But in settings like hospitals, I think it still behooves us to try to protect our patients, at least until we know what effect the changes in all other areas of the hospital are going to have on our patients.” In making its decision, Shared Health says it consulted infection prevention and control experts.Masks will still be required for those who are sick and near vulnerable patients, like those in need of a transplant or going through cancer treatments.Masking requirements across Manitoba’s health-care system will be lifted next week in most acute, long-term and community settings.

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Manitoba loosening up visitation guidelines in health-care facilities

COVID-19 public health orders going by the wayside in the next few weeks, Shared Health is announcing more relaxed visitation policies.Phase 1 of the new approach may be implemented as soon as this week, depending on the facility.Fully vaccinated people will be able to make a social call to a friend or family member in a long-term care (LTC) or acute care facility.Up to two “general” guests will be allowed at a time, as long as the room is big enough.Those who aren’t fully vaccinated, or choose not to disclose their status, will be able to visit LTC residents in designated spaces, but won’t be able to do the same for someone in hospital.

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More elective surgeries to be cancelled in Manitoba to make way for cancer, emergency cases

Omicron COVID-19 variant is expected to surge in Manitoba.Shared Health says starting Monday, some “scheduled elective procedures will be postponed.”The cancellations affect surgeries in Winnipeg hospitals, including HSC, St.

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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Manitoba essential care givers takes effect Monday

Shared Health says the rules apply to “anyone identified as an important partner in the ongoing care and recovery of inpatients.” Austria to mandate COVID-19 vaccination as country enters full lockdown The health organization says exceptions will be made for “parents or guardians of pediatric or neonatal patients, those supporting a woman in labour, delivery and postpartum care, and in end-of-life circumstances.”Patients and their families have been notified of the changes over this weekend.Shared Health says that while the new restrictions may be frustrating, they are a necessary step in the “ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and its impact on health services relied upon by all Manitobans.”

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COVID-19: More Manitoba health-care workers take unpaid leave, some home care services disrupted

COVID-19 under the province’s vaccine mandate for front-line workers.The number of direct-care workers who’ve opted against being vaccinated or regularly tested for the virus has been climbing since Monday, when new public health orders requiring many front-line workers in health care, education and child care to be fully vaccinated came into effect.

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Manitoba says 158 health-care workers on unpaid leave over COVID-19 testing

COVID-19, with more than half coming from the Southern Health region.In a statement Wednesday, Shared Health said the numbers were current to the end of the day Tuesday.

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85 Manitoba health-care workers on unpaid leave for refusing COVID-19 testing, government says

COVID-19.Under health orders that took effect Monday, many front-line workers in health care, education and child care must be fully vaccinated against or undergo testing up to three times per week.

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Manitoba says 30 health-care workers sent home for refusing testing under vaccine mandate

COVID-19 vaccine requirements Monday. Manitoba vaccine requirements likely to be in place until spring, top doctor says Shared Health says 30 direct-care workers across the province refused rapid testing and were subsequently sent home as of Monday afternoon.Many front-line workers in health care, education and child care must be vaccinated or undergo testing up to three times per week under the new workplace orders.

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Rallies against public health orders near Winkler, HSC draw condemnation, exasperation

Shared Health is condemning an anti-vaccine mandate protest outside the Health Sciences Centre saying demonstrators aggressively harassed patients and staff for wearing masks.Several dozen people showed up at the Winnipeg hospital Wednesday afternoon to protest what they call an infringement on their human rights.Some protesters carried signs opposing vaccine passports and at one point, they walked out into traffic — blocking vehicles from passing. 34 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths reported in Manitoba Tuesday Shared Health says some patients opted to cancel their appointments rather than approach the demonstrators standing near the entrance.I had to take my kids to a doctor’s appointment near the HSC today.

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‘This has changed us’: Manitoba nurses, doctors exhausted as third wave battle continues

COVID-19 patients enter hospitals in need of care, doctors, nurses and health-care workers are left to shoulder the burden of the third wave.“It’s really hard on the team. They’re so tired and they’re so committed and professional,” Shared Health Chief Nursing Officer Lanette Siragusa told Global News Wednesday morning.“This has changed us and has shaped us.” Clinic administers wrong second COVID-19 vaccine dose to Thompson, Man.

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Mom with COVID-19 died after Manitoba tried to transfer her to Ontario ICU

COVID-19 and died after a failed attempt to airlift her to a hospital in Ontario.Krystal Mousseau, 31, died Monday in Brandon, following an attempted medical transfer to an intensive care unit in Ontario due to a shortage of beds in Manitoba.“My sincerest, heartfelt condolences go out to Krystal’s family on the heartbreaking loss of our relation,” Southern Chiefs Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels said in an email statement.“We must do all we can to care for them during this incredibly difficult time.”The province has not released any specifics surrounding Mousseau’s death.On Wednesday Shared Health said a critically ill patient destabilized while being loaded onto a plane for transfer to an Ontario Hospital.“The patient was provided

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Manitoba COVID-19 patients dies after attempted transport to Ontario ICU

COVID-19 has died after attempting to send them out of province for care at an Ontario intensive care unit.“A medically stable but critically ill patient who was identified for transport to an Ontario hospital did destabilize prior to takeoff earlier this week,” a spokesperson for Shared Health said via email statement. More Manitobans with COVID-19 transferred to Ontario, 353 new cases Monday The province said the patient was provided care by the transport team and immediately sent back to the hospital but they died the next day.“Our condolences go out to the patient’s family and loved ones on their loss.

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More Manitobans with COVID-19 transferred to Ontario, 353 new cases Monday

Doctors Manitoba calls on province to develop and implement triage protocols amid ICU strain So far, 14 Manitobans have been sent to Ontario since May 18:There is no provincial bulletin for Monday’s numbers due to Victoria Day, however the provincial dashboard shows four additional deaths and 353 new cases of COVID-19.There are 318 people in hospital with the virus, 260 of whom have active COVID-19 infections. Additionally, there are 74 patients in ICUs, 55 of whom have active infections.Shared Health says there are a total of 119 patients in Manitoba ICUs, including patients receiving care for non-COVID related instances.

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Winnipeg woman shares story of relief, hope following COVID-19 vaccine

Manitoba limits AstraZeneca vaccine, reports 136 new cases of COVID-19 variants “The pharmacist came out and I started to apologize for crying and she just said you aren’t the first person sitting in that chair who’s cried,” she added. “It was amazing, it really was after the year of worrying and wondering to just finally have some hope.”Gendron also says she was planning on retiring at some point this year, which was also something that weighed heavy on her.“My mom worked for the federal government, as I do, and she got sick before her retirement and she never got to enjoy her retirement,” Gendron said.

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WRHA says fraudsters posing as staff, ordering PPE

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says fraudsters are posing as members of its staff and ordering personal protective equipment (PPE).In a statement Monday, the WRHA said it has become aware of people impersonating staff and management and contacting PPE suppliers with requests for quotes and false purchase orders.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba ICUs now facing 153% of pre-COVID capacity, government says

Shared Health chief nursing officer Lanette Siragusa on Tuesday said as of midnight, Manitoba intensive care units are facing 153 per cent of their normal, pre-COVID capacity.

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Winnipeg paramedics answer the call to help strained northern First Nations communities

COVID-19 pandemic.“We took a little plane up to Saint Theresa’s Point, and then two of us, myself and Kevin Martin, got on a helicopter into Wasagamack. The other four advanced paramedics went to Oxford House and on to Shamattawa,” advanced care paramedic Ryan Woiden said.

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Homelessness brings extra COVID-19 challenges to an already vulnerable population

More homeless camps popping up in Winnipeg as others get torn down On Wednesday, Shared Health chief nursing officer Lanette Siragusa said a new 140-bed isolation facility was set to open at the end of the week.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Manitoba’s Health Sciences Centre

Health Sciences Centre, is the latest healthcare facility with a COVID-19 outbreak.In an email sent to Global News by Shared Health, officials confirm seven patients have tested positive for the virus at HSC.Shared Health would not say which unit is affected, only that patient movement on the floor has been restricted. Winnipeg’s St.

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Long lineups, hours-long wait times at Winnipeg COVID-19 testing sites

COVID-19 in Winnipeg, be prepared for a long day.Testing sites around the city appear inundated, with lineups of vehicles stretching for blocks, many waiting in their car for hours, and some saying they’ve driven from one testing site to another numerous times, only to be turned away each time.Krystl Keffer and her daughter waited at the new COVID-19 mobile testing site on Portage Avenue for hours Wednesday.“I know I might wait here all day with her and she still might not get tested,” Keffer told Global News.

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Coronavirus: Manitoba Shared Health says workers to receive ‘enhanced access’ to specialized PPE

Manitoba Shared Health’s chief nursing officer Lanette Siragusa said on Tuesday it had come to an agreement to ensure nursing staff and health care workers would receive “enhanced” personal protective equipment when needed.

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Manitoba Nurses Union, Shared Health come to agreement on PPE

Manitoba sees 13th straight day with no coronavirus cases reported, 1 known active case remains “We are confident that healthcare workers will be mindful of the current evidence that shows how the virus is transmitted, that there is very low COVID-19 activity in Manitoba, and the ongoing need to conserve supplies when they are determining the equipment they require to provide direct patient care to COVID-19 positive and suspect patients.”Lanette says the isolation hotels and shelters will stay for the foreseeable future.

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Coronavirus: Phased approach to restore home-care services in Winnipeg underway

Lanette Siragusa, chief nursing officer for Manitoba Shared Health, said on Monday that, earlier in the day, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority had announced a phased approach to restore home-care services amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Manitoba to give people access to negative test results

Lanette Siragusa of Manitoba’s Shared Health said Friday that anyone who tests negative would be able to access their test results online or by phone and that information on how to do so would be available next week.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Manitobans who test positive for COVID-19 to be asked about racial background

Lanette Siragusa of Manitoba Shared Health said Friday that people who test positive for the virus in Manitoba would now be asked about their racial background in order to identify gaps in care and make sure vulnerable populations are taken care of.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Manitoba receives major shipment of PPE

During Manitoba’s COVID-19 update on Thursday, Lanette Siragusa, spokesperson for Shared Health said a major shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) came to the province on Wednesday by chartered plane, which included 150,000 disposable isolation gowns due to a partnership between the province and Spirit RX Services, a local medical supply company.

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Manitoba health officials to provide COVID-19 update

Manitoba health officials will hold a press conference Saturday from the Manitoba Legislature to provide an update on the COVID-19 crisis. It’s scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m. CT.

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Positive COVID-19 case in St. Boniface Hospital’s echocardiography department: Shared Health

The staff at St. Boniface Hospital’s echocardiography department were recently sent home to self-isolate after someone in that department tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Shared Health spokesperson.

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Why Manitoba isn’t doing widespread coronavirus testing right now

Over the past 10 days, we’ve been asking Global News viewers, readers and listeners to send us questions they have for the province about its response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. (You can still do so here.)

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