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Stay up to date on the most recent health news and updatesICU admissions to remain 'severe' in near-future: Atwal
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Manitoba are expected to remain unsustainably high for several weeks, government projections show. New provincial modelling data released Friday show intensive-care admissions could stay at severe levels for …
Reunited, finally
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A man who is dying of brain cancer has been allowed to see his wife and two daughters daily. Jo-Anne McNeil said Riverview Health Centre’s palliative care unit told her in …
Havana Syndrome Attacks Leave Baffling Symptoms
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The incidents in Cuba are under investigation as public servants and some members of their families undergo medical care.
'Really good news': Ontarians celebrate reopening with patio visits, shopping trips
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TORONTO – Ontario stores and restaurants were teeming with customers Friday as the province lifted some of its COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in months. Patios that have sat empty …
US vaccine surplus grows by the day as expiration dates loom
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In Tennessee and North Carolina, demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has slowed down so much that they have given millions of doses back to the federal government, even though less …
“The power of getting vaccinated”: Few vaccinated people hospitalized for COVID-19
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Two more Winnipeggers have died due to COVID-19, but there are signs the province’s vaccine uptake is having benefits, officials say. Dr. Jazz Atwal, deputy chief provincial public health officer, said ……
Indigenous leaders ask Catholic congregants to push for residential school apology
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Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services. Vice-chief David Pratt of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations …
Windows of opportunity
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Plywood was removed from Portage Avenue-facing windows on the shuttered downtown Bay building Thursday to reveal a pair of murals made by Indigenous artists Peatr Thomas and Glenn Gear. Since the …
Delta Variant and COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Know
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A study conducted in the United Kingdom finds that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine provided about 33% protection against the Delta variant, first identified in India.
Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
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The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the …
Healthy Levels of Vitamin D May Boost Breast Cancer Outcomes
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A new study finds those who have adequate levels of vitamin D when diagnosed with breast cancer have better long-term outcomes.
Florida Woman Dies From Dengue Fever
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A Miami woman dies from dengue fever, highlighting the need for awareness of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus.
Manitoba milestone: 70 per cent of adults get first dose
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A six-month campaign to vaccinate the majority of Manitobans against COVID-19 marked a major achievement Wednesday, with 70 per cent of adults now partially immunized against the novel coronavirus. Johanu Botha, …
Thirty Manitobans with COVID-19 cared for out-of-province
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Thirty Manitoba COVID-19 patients are still receiving intensive care out of province as health officials look for ways to increase local ICU capacity. As of Wednesday morning, 151 Manitobans were in …
Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes Getting Worse: Study
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“These trends are a wake-up call, since they mean that millions of Americans with diabetes are at higher risk for major complications,” says the author of a study of diabetes control over the past 20 years.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Higher Arthritis Risk
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In addition to the increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis from active smoking found in previous research, a new study finds that even exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with a higher risk of the disease.
Travel quarantine rules set to ease as millions of Moderna vaccine doses expected
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TORONTO – Fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents who test negative for COVID-19 will likely soon be exempt from two weeks quarantine on return to Canada, the government announced …
Trust in CDC, FDA Took a Beating During Pandemic
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Recent CDC guidance on COVID-19 has been widely misinterpreted and caused confusion, and the FDA decisions during the pandemic have been critiqued .
Why a COVID Diagnosis Could Cost You More in 2021
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New research suggests COVID-19 could be a much more expensive experience for folks who fall ill this year, thanks to the return of deductibles and copays.
COVID, commerce, climate, conflict: PM Trudeau enters G7 summit like no other
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OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will on Friday begin to meet with counterparts from the world’s most powerful democracies at the G7 Leaders’ Summit to discuss overcoming COVID-19 and …
Cases of delta variant shoot up in Manitoba
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Just one month after its presence was confirmed in Manitoba, the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 has spread to all regions of the province. On Tuesday, the province reported 83 ……
Pope to receive Indigenous delegation in fall, archbishop confirms
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A delegation of Indigenous people expects to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican this fall to discuss the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada’s residential school system. The …
Obesity Increases Risk of Long-COVID, Study Finds
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Although it is well-known that obesity is a risk factor for COVID-19 severity, it now appears to be more likely to be associated with so-called ‘long-COVID’ too.
Trudeau mum on calls to abandon appeals of compensation for First Nations kids
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OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sidestepping questions about whether he will adhere to a unanimous motion passed in the House of Commons Monday calling on the federal government …
Polio: When vaccines and re-emergence were just as daunting
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic and the distribution of the vaccines that will prevent it have surfaced haunting memories for Americans who lived through an earlier time when the …
Credit card debt falls as mortgages reach 'unprecedented levels'
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It’s a tale of two financial phenomena colliding to create a unique economic condition, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as credit card debt is plummeting across the country, Canada’s red-hot …
Means to an end
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What if we got it all wrong? Throughout the pandemic, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial health officer, have preached the merits of a “least restrictive means” …
On the front lines, behind the scenes
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Melissa Burdy is one of the phantom heroes of the pandemic. She works 12-hour shifts keeping critically ill COVID-19 patients alive and breathing, but few will ever have any conscious contact …
Study Pinpoints Cancer Patients at Highest Risk From COVID
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A new study shows hospitalized patients with active cancer are more likely to die from COVID-19 than those who’ve survived cancer and patients who’ve never had cancer.
Manitoba marks 169 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths
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Eased restrictions on outdoor gatherings could form part of Manitoba’s next public health orders, as the province reports 169 new COVID-19 infections and two more deaths. “We’re very likely on that …
Indigenous leaders frustrated after Pope passes on apology for residential schools
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Indigenous leaders are expressing disappointment and frustration over comments by Pope Francis they say fell short of an apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. “It’s just part …
Drug Boosts Survival for Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
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A recent study suggests that “maintenance therapy” with a targeted cancer drug may add years to some patients’ lives.
Vaccinations among care home staff soar
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The COVID-19 vaccination rate among Manitoba’s estimated 10,000 personal care home workers has jumped to as high as 80 per cent, following a campaign to improve immunizations among staff, including …
Post-secondary schools ponder pushing vaccination for students in residences
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Most public colleges and universities in Manitoba have ruled out requiring students who live on campus to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, but a mandate for student housing residents …
Pope voices 'pain' over Canadian deaths, doesn't apologize
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed his pain over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 Indigenous students of church-run residential schools and pressed religious …
Manitoba restrictions here to stay until ICU crisis ends
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Manitoba’s public health restrictions won’t be loosened as long as intensive-care patients are being transferred out of the province. COVID-19 case counts in Manitoba are slowly declining — averaging roughly 300 …
Drug Lynparza Helps Fight Some Early-Stage Breast Cancers
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A twice-daily pill can dramatically reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women who are genetically prone to the disease, researchers report.
Targeted Radiotherapy Might Help Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, which has no cure.
Prior COVID Infection May Shield You for at Least 10 Months
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Some good news for those who’ve been through a bout of COVID-19, a new study finds they may have a much lower risk of reinfection for at least 10 months.
Your Puppy Is Born Ready to Interact With You
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New research shows puppies have a capacity to interact with people without any prior experience or training and some are better at communication than others based on their genetics.
Pandemic changed the way we shop forever
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Will Canadian grocery shopping ever be the same again? That’s a question leading food economists and supply chain experts have been mulling progressively, as the COVID-19 pandemic created and accelerated dozens …
Premier refuses to address worst-case scenario for ICUs
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Premier Brian Pallister said he doesn’t know if it’s “helpful” to discuss the “worst-case scenario,” even as the rising number of COVID-19 ICU admissions isn’t expected to peak until next …
Province announces community grants as vaccine incentive
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Manitoba community groups, businesses, churches, schools and cultural organizations can apply for up to $20,000 in provincial money to promote COVID-19 vaccination to people ambivalent about the jab. “We need Manitobans …
Holiday chaos as UK removes Portugal from travel green list
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LONDON (AP) — Britain said Thursday that it is removing Portugal from its list of COVID-safe travel destinations, meaning thousands of U.K. residents currently on vacation there face the prospect …
Family pleads for compassionate visits in father's dying days
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Pat McNeil, who is dying of brain cancer and has only weeks left, is desperate to see his young daughters, but COVID-19 rules are keeping them apart. “It’s just cruel,” said …
New first-dose vaccine strategy targets harder-to-reach residents
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Manitobans who have steered clear of the province’s mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics — due to transportation, location or convenience — will instead be able to get a dose at hundreds …
Manitoba's vaccine incentive program remains work in progress
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An incentive program to drive up COVID-19 immunization rates in Manitoba remains a work in progress after being announced by Premier Brian Pallister two weeks ago. Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead …
Tai Chi as Good as Working Out to Shrink Waistline
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The gentle, meditative form of exercise was also linked to improvements in cholesterol levels.
Manitoba marks 267 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
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Six more pandemic deaths and 267 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Wednesday in Manitoba. The provincewide test-positivity rate was 11.5 per cent; 12.9 per cent in Winnipeg. According to the province, …
Buried Indigenous children in Brandon need 'stories told'
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OTTAWA — More than 100 Indigenous children are likely buried in unmarked graves in Brandon, according to preliminary data from some of the First Nations leaders who want help to …
West Virginia to Give Away Guns as COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
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West Virginia announces new COVID-19 vaccine incentives, including a $1.5 million cash prize, custom-outfitted trucks, and custom hunting rifles and shotguns.
Driver demands Transit changes
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A Winnipeg Transit driver who was infected with COVID-19 is urging his employer to set clear capacity limits for buses and crack down on maskless riders. The driver, who did not …
Scrubs off, jerseys on: health-care workers to attend Jets game
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As many as 500 fully vaccinated health-care workers will be in the stands when the Winnipeg Jets host the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night for Game 1 of the NHL’s northern ……
Steinbach-area minister evades arrest
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The minister of a Steinbach-area church that has openly defied public health orders remained a free man Tuesday, five days after a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Church of …
Mexico boosts confirmed death toll by 4,272 to 227,840
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico announced Tuesday that a clinical review of past deaths has led officials to raise the country’s confirmed COVID-19 death toll by 4,272, to a total …
'Helicopter never stopped coming'
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Over the weekend, Dr. Ganesan Abbu thinks he got, give or take, seven hours of sleep. Abbu leads the Boundary Trails Health Centre’s special care unit, which treats its COVID-19 patients. The …
Immunization status factoring into public health talks
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WITH more than 65 per cent of Manitobans vaccinated against COVID-19 — including 108,000 who have the protection of two doses — immunization could form part of the province’s next …
Texas Hospital Workers Sue Over Vaccine Mandates
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More than 100 people who work at Houston Methodist Health System have sued the medical center over its policy that requires employees and contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs.
'Delicate, sensitive process:' Expert talks on searching for burial sites with radar
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EDMONTON – Searching for unmarked burial sites is a painstaking process that not all Indigenous communities could be immediately ready for after the remains of more than 200 children were …
Giving them another shot
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Manitobans immunized for COVID-19 with the AstraZeneca vaccine now have a choice when it comes to the type of shot to take for their second dose. The province will offer a …
Province promises caregiver support amid transfers, overloaded ICUs
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With rising numbers of critically-ill COVID-19 patients admitted to Manitoba ICUs, the province is now ensuring loved ones know transfers may be made out of province and that the government …
A dozen youth mistakenly given the wrong COVID-19 vaccine in Vancouver
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Vancouver Coastal Health is apologizing and says it’s updating its immunization processes after confirming a dozen incidents in which youth were given the wrong COVID-19 vaccine. The health authority says the …
Trudeau vows help after Indigenous kids' unmarked graves found, but offers no details
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OTTAWA – As memorials with tiny shoes have elicited cries of grief across the nation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government are facing tough questions about why little has …
Canada won't rush reopening border with United States, Trudeau says
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MONTREAL – Canada won’t be rushed into reopening its border with the United States to non-essential travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, as new COVID-19 case counts continued to …
Cabinet minister awaits investigation results on unmasked grad at own church
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Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery Minister Audrey Gordon says she’s waiting for Manitoba Justice to investigate a recent event held at Springs Church — of which she is a member …
303 new COVID cases, one death, as Manitoba opens up second-dose eligibility
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Manitoba continued to report high COVID-19 case counts Monday, while expanding the eligibility for those to receive second doses of life-saving vaccines. The province recorded 303 new cases of the novel ……
AstraZeneca expiry change based on science but communication is key: experts
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OTTAWA – Many immunologists and infectious disease experts say it is a normal, and scientifically sound decision to extend the expiration date on vaccine doses. Health Canada is adding another month …
550 health-care workers invited to attend Game 7 between Maple Leafs and Canadiens
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TORONTO – Ontario has given the green light for 550 fully vaccinated health-care workers to attend Monday night’s Game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the visiting Montreal Canadiens …
Youth keen for vaccine
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Before booking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, Muneeza Mohammad did her research — in fact, she put together an entire research project on the shot for Grade 11 biology. “People ……
Cases mounting, ICUs bursting
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It was another grim weekend in the fight against the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba, with public health officials reporting 649 new cases of the virus and …
Indigenous communities remember lost children
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In November 1948, Rev. Fergus John O’Grady wrote Indigenous parents a letter in his role as principal of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. “It will be your privilege this year to …
Respiratory therapists, nurses wait for staffing help: unions
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RESPIRATORY therapists and ICU nurses are waiting for help, as Manitoba’s health-care system struggles with increased COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions. A week ago, Premier Brian Pallister announced he was asking …
Military set to assist in Manitoba's COVID-19 patient airlifts
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OTTAWA — The military has touched down in Winnipeg, and is ready to start helping transfer COVID-19 patients out of the province. “It will be a gradual rollout, as further support …
Police Blues: Rising Stress Puts Officers at Risk
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Police officers’ mental well-being tanked after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and the massive nationwide protests that followed. There’s a broad sense that the public has turned against them.
How to Stay Truly Safe in the Sun
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Summer is around the corner, and with the pandemic waning for many, the CDC encourages people to spend more time unmasked outdoors. But protecting yourself from the sun is more important than ever, and questions about sunscreen safety may make you wonder how to do it.
South Africa shows the complexities of IOC's vaccine offer
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has decided to vaccinate its Olympic athletes against COVID-19 with surplus local doses which were about to expire because an allocation from …
More provinces join call for vaccines from states, Manitoba premier says
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says all provinces are on board with a call to get more COVID-19 vaccines directly from states south of the border. Pallister says the premiers …
Frustration grows for business owners
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Manitoba business owners and commerce stakeholders are angered by Premier Brian Pallister’s extension for COVID-19 restrictions — which come without any new emergency support, roadmaps to recovery like other provinces, …
Oxygen demand pressures Winkler-Morden hospital
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The Winkler-Morden hospital is being forced to bring in backup oxygen tanks to treat severely ill patients, as up to one in five people admitted for care are COVID-19 positive. Boundary …
Doctor fears 100 ICU patients to be transferred out of Manitoba in third wave
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As 25 COVID-19 patients from Manitoba fought for their lives in Ontario hospitals Thursday, an ICU physician warned Manitobans to expect four times as many to be flown out of …
A roundup of COVID-19 developments for Thursday, May 27, 2021
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The reader’s email this morning was another one that copied me on a note to the premier and the province’s chief public health officer. “Manitoba attracts the attention of the New …
Military to help Manitoba's COVID-19 battle as of Friday
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OTTAWA — Military nurses are set to begin working in Manitoba hospitals as of Friday, while air force personnel will help transport COVID-19 patients to other jurisdictions. “The Canadian Armed Forces …
Woman Sues Fertility Doctor, Alleges ‘Medical Rape’
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Bianca Voss, 75, says the DNA test results included the name of her father, Martin D. Greenberg, MD, of Florida, who was the fertility doctor who inseminated Voss in 1983.
Manitoba slightly tightens public-health orders for two weeks
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Manitobans will have to follow new public-health orders for the next two weeks to relieve COVID-19 pressure on hospitals and reduce dangerously high case counts. Premier Brian Pallister told a news ……
More and More Doctors Abandoning Private Practice
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A new AMA report on practice patterns finds younger physicians more likely to seek employment and also tracks for the first time the market share of private equity firms.
7 Out of 10 Hospitalized for COVID Have Long-Haul Symptoms
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Fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep disorders are just a few problems from a list of lingering issues seen in patients who were hospitalized for COVID.
Lower Testosterone in Men Tied to Severe COVID Cases
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It has been known for some time that men are more likely to get severe COVID-19 than women. Now new research shows that men with the lowest levels of testosterone fare the worst in the pandemic.
Tories grilled about safety of out-of-province transfers after ICU patient dies
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Questions are being raised about the handling of critically ill COVID-19 patients after a Manitoban infected with the virus died during an attempt to transfer them to an ICU in …
A roundup of COVID-19 developments for Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Tonight in Ohio, nearly 3 million people who got a shot had a shot at winning $1 million. Tonight in Manitoba, more concerns are being raised about how to encourage more …
Province widens eligibility for second COVID shot
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Manitobans who received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine on or before March 29 can now book their second dose appointment. The province’s COVID-19 vaccine task force announced the extended eligibility ……
Manitoba court takes COVID precautions
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AS the COVID-19 pandemic strengthens its grip on the province, Manitoba’s provincial court is suspending all out-of-custody trials until at least June 11 and tightening its focus on remote hearings. “Due …
Ottawa, Washington cool to concept of regional vaccine dose-sharing
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OTTAWA — The federal government enlisted some of its top brass in Manitoba’s push to get COVID-19 vaccines from North Dakota. However, both Ottawa and Washington seem unenthusiastic about regional dose-sharing. On …
A roundup of COVID-19 developments for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Whiteouts weren’t made for pandemics. There’s just too many people, too close together, having too much fun, creating too many chances for the virus to spread. On the other hand, the Jets …
Some sick Manitobans refuse a COVID test
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Some Manitobans have refused to be tested for COVID-19 even if they are sick enough to be admitted to a hospital. On Friday, 43 per cent of Manitoba’s COVID-19 patients were …
Military officer facing mutiny charge after anti-vaccine speech
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OTTAWA – A military officer is facing charges after allegedly urging other members of the Canadian Armed Forces to disobey their orders by not helping with the distribution of COVID-19 …
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
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Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age …
Physicians press for emergency order to triage rising virus caseload
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Manitoba’s pandemic stressed health care system is nearing the point where one in five of its COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have been shuttled out of the province to …
Lockdowns Improved Symptoms for People With IBS
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A new report finds people with IBS had milder symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown, possibly due to reduced stress levels and more control over their diet.
Gene Therapy Helps Blind Man Regain Some Sight
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For the first time, doctors used a form of gene therapy to restore partial vision in a person who has been blind for 40 years.
Studies Most Likely to Be Wrong Are Read the Most
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Researchers find studies that can’t be verified and may be untrue are much more likely to be cited in the media because they’re often more interesting.
Manitobans asked to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine incentives in online survey
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WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is floating the idea of offering prizes, free meals or payments of up to $100 to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine. An online survey …
Couple shares harrowing COVID experience
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The tubes down her throat kept her from speaking, but Sharron Champagne waved to the screen from her hospital bed, blowing kisses. At home, as he struggled to recover from ……
Critical-care needs continue to climb
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More critically-ill patients have been transferred to Ontario as Manitoba struggles to respond to the third wave of COVID-19. Efforts to meet the current demand on intensive-care units comes as another ……
Minneapolis mayor: After year of reckoning, time for change
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — From COVID-19 to a budget shortfall, or George Floyd ‘s death to the recent death of a 6-year-old girl from gun violence, the mayor of Minneapolis says …
Community support worker training to be offered online
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Manitoba students will soon be able to specialize in harm reduction skills and mental-health training at a unique online college based in Brandon. The LINKS Institute, a newly approved private vocational …
Pallister appeals for Biden to send surplus vaccines across the border
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Citing Manitoba’s status as the COVID-19 hot spot in North America, Premier Brian Pallister has appealed to the president of the United States to green light and fast-track the delivery …
After challenges brought on by pandemic, Garden Hill First Nation students will repeat grade next school year
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After a difficult year for delivering education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials in a First Nation in Manitoba have made the difficult decision to have their students repeat a …
What's open/closed this Victoria Day weekend
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MANITOBANS are facing a May long weekend unlike any other, after the province announced a six-day tweak to public health guidelines meant to deter people from gathering on the holiday. After …
Mix of relief, disappointment over tweaked COVID rules
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Manitoba’s business community breathed a collective sigh of relief when the province announced it would only tweak COVID-19 restrictions temporarily this long weekend. “We’ve been told repeatedly cases aren’t coming directly …
Making the best of a lousy long weekend
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A year ago, Manitobans were able to enjoy small gatherings over the Victoria Day long weekend as the province had among lowest COVID-19 case counts in Canada. Things are very different …
Manitobans need to know where vaccination gets them on road to reopening: health expert
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A Winnipeg epidemiologist says it’s time provincial officials provide some clear benchmarks for life returning to normal, in order to encourage vaccination and give much-needed hope to North America’s COVID-19 …
Down on the farm
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For a farmer such as Brad Bossuyt, seeding is one of the busiest times of the year. But what happens if a case of COVID-19 pops up, instead of wheat …
Ottawa asked to come to the rescue in Manitoba's COVID fight
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman has asked the federal government to send in the military and out-of-province health-care workers to help Manitoba’s intensive care units keep up with the surge in …
Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle
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WINNIPEG – Manitoba is asking the federal government for dozens of health-care workers to help fight rising COVID-19 numbers. Manitoba needs up to 50 critical care nurses, 20 respiratory therapists and …
Indigenous Manitobans can book second vaccine shot Monday
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Second-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments are starting in Manitoba today, and as of Monday, all Indigenous people living in the province will be able to start booking their second appointments. Second-dose ……
Manitoba sends two more COVID patients to Ontario as ICU admissions surge
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Two more ICU patients were transported Thursday night for care in Ontario, as Manitoba hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. “Continued near-record daily case counts are pushing our health-care system into …
COVID Vaccines Protect Against Top Variants, WHO Says
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The COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States and Europe offer protection against the four main coronavirus variants known to exist, a World Health Organization official says.
Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver
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A new study says if you’re over 75, data now supports being screened for colon cancer.
Lessons in COVID comprehension
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Drawing from public health information about the COVID-19 immunization campaign, teachers are doing what they do best — teaching, on the subject of vaccine hesitancy and scientific literacy. Many educators give …
Canada Goose to 'focus on health, wellness' of workers
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Canada Goose is a company that Canadian consumers identify with, both because its cold-weather apparel is in demand and because it has leveraged a sense of national pride both in …
First Nations evacuated to Winnipeg, Dauphin due to wildfires
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Hundreds of children, elders, and residents with breathing problems were evacuated from five Manitoba First Nations communities Wednesday night. The Canadian Red Cross confirmed more than 750 vulnerable people were transported …
In response to record-setting day, Manitoba tweaks restrictions
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On the very day it smashed the record for COVID-19 cases, Manitoba said it is forced to stop people from mingling this long weekend to ease pressure on bursting intensive-care ……
Faith in Manitoba vaccine task force outreach role
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When the province wanted to reach out to the faith community in southern Manitoba about COVID-19 vaccinations, it needed someone from its ranks who not only grew up in the …
Tories rule out court action to stop rallies
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The province will keep its public health order enforcement focused on fines, not court injunctions, even as anti-mask rallies loom and COVID-19 cases rise. “Enforcement matters, because right now our (infection) …
Manitoba sets new daily COVID case-count record with 603
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Manitoba has set a new record-high daily COVID-19 case count and test positivity rate. There were 603 new cases announced Thursday by the province and a test positivity rate of 15.3 …
More health restrictions coming before long weekend, premier says
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Manitoba is introducing additional public-health restrictions in anticipation of gatherings over the long weekend, Premier Brian Pallister announced Thursday morning. Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin will detail new ……
Immunotherapy Drug Fights Early-Stage Lung Cancer
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An immunotherapy drug is the first to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence or death in people with early-stage lung cancer, researchers report.
Top Reason for Teen Spine Injuries: Not Wearing Seat Belts
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Teens aged 15 to 17 account for about 63% of spinal fractures, two-thirds of which occur in motor vehicle accidents.
Minister on top of 'absolutely tragic' crisis in Shamattawa
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OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller said he’s been assured a northern Manitoba reserve has adequate resources to deal with a suicide crisis. “We got confirmation (Tuesday) that they did …
Manitoba sends ICU patients to Ontario
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Officials in Manitoba tried to relieve the strain on overburdened intensive care units by transferring two COVID-19 patients Tuesday to a hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont.. “To ensure our ability to ……
Why Your Dentist Might Seem Pushy
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Dentists know how to maximize the profits in your mouth. But sometimes it’s outright fraud — to the tune of billions every year.
India Posts Highest Death Toll In Pandemic So Far
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The previous deadliest day for a single country was recorded in the United States in January, when 4,468 people died.
Province booking second vaccine appointments starting Friday
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The province will open second-dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments to eligible Manitobans starting Friday. Vaccination task force co-lead Johanu Botha said a group of about 26,000 people with select health conditions will …
Manitoba ICU capacity can expand to 170 beds: health minister
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Health Minister Heather Stefanson says the province can expand to 170 ICU beds and shouldn’t need a triage protocol to decide who gets a bed and who doesn’t. If one is …
States Follow CDC Guidance, Drop Mask Mandates
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It’s only been 5 days since the CDC made a long-awaited change to its mask guidance, and 23 states and Washington, DC, have already followed suit.
In Post-Pandemic Workouts, You Can Exercise Too Much
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Overly intense exercise could lead to a spike in cases of a rare but serious — even life-threatening — condition called rhabdomyolysis.
Second dose choice likely for AstraZeneca: Tam
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OTTAWA – Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she expects Canadians who got Oxford-AstraZeneca in the first round of vaccinations will be able to choose which vaccine they …
First fully vaccinated Manitoban dies of COVID-19
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Manitobans are being urged to continue to take precautions post-vaccination, as public health officials confirmed a fully immunized senior has died from COVID-19. New data released by the province Monday show …
Sleep Apnea Raises Odds for Severe COVID-19
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A new study looks at people with sleep apnea who got COVID and were hospitalized or died from the infection.
Clues to Rare Disorder Affecting Kids With COVID-19
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Researchers say new insight into the rare condition MIS-C seen in kids with COVID-19 could improve treatment of the condition.
Fighting blind on the front lines against COVID
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As COVID-19 case numbers continue to soar and the health-care system is stretched to its limits, concerns are being raised that exhausted hospital staff are being left in the dark …
Questions Still Swirl Around New CDC Mask Guidance
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CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD defends the policy after the agency announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks for indoor and other activities.
Eczema and Your Diet
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Could a change to your diet help your eczema? The experts at WebMD weigh in.
Too early to loosen rules, MD says
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Canada’s deputy chief public health officer says there is consensus among provincial top doctors that there are not enough vaccinations yet to consider peeling back restrictions for the 3.5 per cent of Canadians who are fully vaccinated.
Intensive care hospitalizations hit new high
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The number of COVID-19 patients requiring an intensive care bed climbed to new heights Sunday — setting a pandemic record for the province — as another 534 infections were reported …
Province moves another 27 schools to remote learning
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Rising COVID-19 case counts have led to 27 more schools in southern Manitoba being closed and the highest number of patients in intensive care during the entire pandemic. All schools in …
Suspect with virus admitted to ICU
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Winnipeg police officers arrested a suspect who was so sick with COVID-19 he had to be admitted to intensive care. While the service wouldn’t comment about the incident due to privacy …
First Nations clinic uses vaccines just in time
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Hours before two dozen shots of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were set to expire, nurses at a First Nations-run site sprung into action. The nurses, who were working at a pop-up …
Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin leaves vaccine rollout post pending military investigation
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OTTAWA – The officer in charge of Canada’s vaccine rollout has left his assignment with the Public Health Agency of Canada pending the results of a military investigation. The Department …
Current COVID wave beyond worst-case projection, health official reveals
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Manitoba’s COVID-19 trajectory has exceeded the worst-case scenario projected by provincial epidemic models, health officials revealed Friday. Infections and intensive-care admissions are expected to continue rising, with the peak of the ……
Manitoba lowers COVID-19 vaccine age eligibility to 12
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Manitoba’s youth became eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this morning. Dr. Joss Reimer announced the change in eligibility criteria, which lowered the minimum age limit from 18 to 12, …
Beset by virus, Gaza's hospitals now struggle with wounded
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, …
Bill Maher taping canceled after host's positive virus test
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A taping of Bill Maher’s weekly HBO show was canceled after the host tested positive for COVID-19. Maher, who is fully vaccinated, is “asymptomatic and feels fine,” …
Vaccination pace picking up speed
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Herd immunity is approaching. Manitoba’s vaccine task force expects that by early June, seven out of every 10 people age 12 and older will have received a COVID-19 vaccine dose. It has …
Record number of new COVID-19 cases in Manitoba
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Manitoba’s COVID-19 infection rate is second-highest in the country, and cases in Winnipeg are surging at a level higher than many major cities. Another record-high — 560 cases in one day …
Coronavirus Lingers in Penis and Could Cause Impotence
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Coronavirus infection is already known to damage blood vessels, and vessels that supply blood to the penis appear to be no exception.
Canadian maker of promising mRNA vaccine looks to test it against Pfizer in new trial
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OTTAWA – A homegrown mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 shows promising results in its first small trial and its maker is hoping to test it directly against the vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech. Calgary-based …
COVID More Lethal for People Living With HIV
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New research shows that having HIV or AIDS increases a person’s risk of catching and dying from COVID-19.
Raring to go: young adults in Winnipeg keen to get vaccine
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Manitoba’s youngest adults jumped at the opportunity to get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on the very day they became eligible for it. “I just knew that I wanted to …
A roundup of COVID-19 developments for Wednesday May 12, 2021
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On my drive to the newsroom this morning, I passed a golf course open for business and already busy with people on the tee boxes, fairways and greens. Just a chip …
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