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Province of MB: Covid-19 Bulletin #521
October 18, 2021 Public health officials advise five new deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: a female in her 60s from Southern Health-Santé Sud health region (reported Friday) linked to a B.1.617.2 (delta) variant of concern; a male in his 60s from the Northern health region (reported Friday) linked to an unspecified […]
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Province of MB: COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #131
October 18, 2021 Manitoba is expanding its recommendations for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to include First Nation people living on reserve. This includes an estimated 7,200 people. The third dose should be given at least six months after the last vaccine. The Integrated Vaccine Operations Centre, which is co-led by First Nations […]
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First Nation in northern Manitoba dealing with COVID 19 outbreak, shuts down school – Global News
October 15, 2021 A First Nation in northern Manitoba is experiencing its first outbreak of COVID-19 as the province deals with the fourth wave of the pandemic. Norway House Cree Nation, located about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg, has had a recent surge in cases, which it says originated from outside the community in early […]
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Expansion of Boundary Trails Health Centre will Increase Local Services, Improve Access for Residents in Local Growing Communities
October 15, 2021 Addition will Include New Inpatient Beds, Expanded Services: Gordon WINKLER — A new building will be constructed as part of a significant expansion at Boundary Trails Health Centre that will add new acute care inpatient beds and provide larger, more modern space for patient care programs to support the health needs of […]
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MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens Accessing Taxis in the City of Winnipeg to Remain Vigilant
October 15, 2021 Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) continues to be concerned about the safety of First Nations citizens from Northern Manitoba in regard to using taxis in the City of Winnipeg. This month, there have been two taxi drivers charged in relation to their treatment of Indigenous women […]
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B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
VICTORIA – As of Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, 89.0% (4,123,354) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 82.9% (3,842,247) have received their second dose. In addition, 89.4% (3,867,728) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 83.6% (3,615,342) have received their […]
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Norway House Cree Nation Statement on COVID-19 Outbreak
October 14, 2021 Treaty Five Territory, Norway House Cree Nation, MB – Norway House Cree Nation is experiencing its first wave as the fourth wave hits the rest of Manitoba. Chief Larson Anderson said today that Norway House is experiencing a high load of COVID-19 positive cases which originated from outside our community early in […]
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Family of MMIWG advocate asks for prayers as she battles COVID-19 in intensive care – CBC
Oct 14, 2021 Bernice Catcheway has been ‘helping all her life, and this is the time where she needs us,’ says son The family of a well-known Manitoba advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is asking for prayers as she battles COVID-19 in an intensive care unit. Bernice Catcheway, 60, is the […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Bulletin #130
October 13, 2021 Eligibility A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is currently recommended for: individuals who have only received a viral vector vaccine, such as two doses of AstraZeneca or a single dose of the Janssen vaccine; health care personnel who have direct contact with patients, residents or clients; all residents and staff of First […]
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MB Government: COVID-19 Bulletin #519
October 12, 2021 Public health officials advise nine new deaths in people with COVID-19 are being reported today: a male in his 60s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region (reported Friday) linked to an unspecified variant of concern; a male in his 80s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region (reported Friday); a male […]
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