Across Canada, most provinces are relaxing pandemic restrictions or planning on reopening their economies later this spring or in the early summer but Manitoba is a stark exception. Epidemiologists, infectious disease experts and intensive care unit (ICU) physicians say the provincial government has only itself to blame.
Manitoba extends eligibility for 2nd vaccine dose to anyone who got 1st shot March 29 or earlier
Manitoba has expanded eligibility for the second dose of a coronavirus vaccine to anyone who received a first dose on or before March 29.
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Posted: May 26, 2021 9:34 AM CT | Last Updated: May 26
Government and health officials urge Manitobans to get vaccinated and are now looking at incentives for those who are hesitant.(Hans Pennink/The Associated Press)
Manitoba has expanded eligibility for the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who received a first dose on or before March 29.
Johanu Botha, the provincial vaccine task force operations lead, made the announcement Wednesday during a morning technical briefing for reporters.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown at a news conference Tuesday in Ottawa in front of monitors displaying Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, left, and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, right. Trudeau said his government is considering how best to help Manitoba, which is in the grip of a third coronavirus wave. (Blair Gable/Reuters )