COVID-19 Daily updates - Wednesday, April 8

2:36 p.m. $5 million fund created for research related to COVID-19

The Manitoba Government has announced a new fund to advance strides towards vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. new, The $5-million COVID-19 research fund through Research Manitoba was announced today by Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen. 

“This new fund will support a clinical trial to determine if a commonly used drug can safely be used as a treatment for COVID-19,” said Friesen.  “The fund will also provide support for local researchers to develop solutions to health-care issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Read more: COVID-19 Daily updates - Wednesday, April 8

COVID-19 Daily updates - Tuesday, April 7

1:09 p.m. 13 new COVID-19 cases and a third related death in Manitoba

Public health officials have announced that 13 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 217.  In addition, a third death has been reported.  Patient specific details are not being released at this time.

Read more: COVID-19 Daily updates - Tuesday, April 7

COVID-19 Daily updates - Monday, April 6

1:07 p.m. One new case of COVID-19 in Manitoba

Public health officials for the Province of Manitoba has noted that one additional case of COVID-19 has been identified as of 9:30 a.m., bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 204. 

Read more: COVID-19 Daily updates - Monday, April 6

Friday, April 3, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press

nbp 20200403 A20 01Get the latest news online with the Neepawa Banner & Press! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week, or click the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.

In this week's paper, read about the latest measures taken by the government to "flatten the curve", read about the local band that's retiring, get some details on local businesses and individuals adapting to the new normal and much more! 

Don't forget to pick up a hard copy of the Banner & Press so you don't miss out on some great deals in the flyers! In this week's, you can find Giant Tiger and Rona, depending on where you pick up your paper.

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Friday, April 3, 2020 Rivers Banner

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This week, see what the minister of education has to say regarding the school closure and COVID-19.

Read more: Friday, April 3, 2020 Rivers Banner