New vaccine eligibility to include priority communities and first responders, including police
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead, Vaccine Implementation Task Force, at a recent COVID-19 press briefing.
In response to the threat of a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitoba will expand vaccine eligibility criteria to include all adults in priority communities as well as first responders.
“Manitoba is taking action to ensure our immunization campaign responds to the risks facing our communities,” said Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson. “This comprehensive approach, built on the advice of our medical experts, is the next step in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting people at risk. Thousands of people are immunized in Manitoba every day and this approach will help ensure doses reach those who need protection from the virus the most, including our first responders such as police and firefighters and those who are di
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Province commits $1.2 billion for COVID-19 response in Budget 2021
Corwyn Friesen, mySteinbach Finance Minister Scott Fielding discussing Budget 2021 announcement.
The Manitoba government is budgeting nearly $1.2 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year to protect Manitobans through COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemic and economic needs.
“Our government’s top financial priority over the past year has been to direct critical funding to the front lines of our fight against COVID-19,” said Finance Minister Scott Fielding. “Budget 2021 will outline our immediate priority of protecting Manitobans during the pandemic and chart our path forward to advance Manitoba, post-pandemic. We have dedicated funding to address both our short-term and long-term priorities in health care and economic recovery.”