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15 more COVID deaths announced Dec. 16 as health care workers receive Manitoba’s first vaccinations

15 more COVID deaths announced Dec. 16 as health care workers receive Manitoba’s first vaccinations

The deaths of 15 more Manitobans due to COVID-19 were announced Dec. 16, the first day that vaccinations against the virus were administered to critical health care workers in the province.
Manitoba one death shy of 500 since COVID-19 pandemic began as of Dec. 14

Manitoba one death shy of 500 since COVID-19 pandemic began as of Dec. 14

With Christmas less than two weeks away and New Year’s a week after that, Manitoba’s chief public health officer said he was concerned about the upcoming holiday season Dec.
24 inmates test positive at Sask. penitentiary

24 inmates test positive at Sask. penitentiary

Correctional Service Canada advises that there are 24 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, medium security unit, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
The vaccine has arrived

The vaccine has arrived

Shipments of initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada. This marks a historic day in Canada and an important step in the fight against COVID-19.
Calgary lawyer represents Prince Albert church fined $14,000 for members singing without masks

Calgary lawyer represents Prince Albert church fined $14,000 for members singing without masks

An Alberta lawyer is representing a Prince Albert pastor fined $14,000 for violating the public health act after his church congregation sang without masks.
COVID-19 case diagnosed at Canora Composite school

COVID-19 case diagnosed at Canora Composite school

According to a December 6 letter from Quintin Robertson, Good Spirit School Division (GSSD) director of education, to parents/guardians and staff of Canora Composite School, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has advised GSSD that a positive cas
Northern Manitoba shatters one-day case record, Armed Forces arrive in Shamattawa

Northern Manitoba shatters one-day case record, Armed Forces arrive in Shamattawa

Before Friday, the most new COVID-19 cases northern Manitoba had reported in one day was 57. That record was more than doubled Friday, as 136 new northern cases were reported by the province Dec. 11.
Shamattawa district has most active COVID cases in the north, where total cases now top 1,300

Shamattawa district has most active COVID cases in the north, where total cases now top 1,300

Manitoba reported 13 more deaths from COVID-19 on Dec. 10, bringing the total so far to 451, but saw the number of hospitalizations drop below 300 and the number of new cases remain below 300.
Manitoba releases COVID-19 vaccine plans, first batches slated to enter province next week

Manitoba releases COVID-19 vaccine plans, first batches slated to enter province next week

Just over 900 people can be vaccinated with first shipment: Premier, health officials
Manitoba public health restrictions extended into 2021, exceptions expanded

Manitoba public health restrictions extended into 2021, exceptions expanded

The Manitoba government extended public health orders for the province Tuesday. Instead of ending Friday, the orders and related restrictions, including rules blocking in-person purchase of non-essential goods, will be extended to Jan. 8.
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