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Current public health orders extended one week as omicron wave appears to be peaking BY IAN GRAHAM
EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Some indicators are hinting that the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be peaking in Manitoba but the province has extended public health orders by one week before making decisions on loosening restrictions. “We’re seeing early signs of stabilization and positive
indicators that COVID-19 is stabilizing in our province,” Health Minister Audrey Gordon said at a Jan. 28 press conference. The orders were due to expire on Feb. 1 but will now remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 8. The orders include limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings in public and private places, as well as capacity
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wave is peaking before making changes. “Another week of data’s going to give us even more information,” he said. “Our goal is always to loosen restrictions as soon as it’s safe to do so.” There were 110 adults in intensive care in Manitoba on Friday, about half of them with or recovering from COVID-19 infections.
limits at gyms, movie theatres and restaurants, but not in stores, except in the southern health region. The number of people allowed at some gatherings depends upon whether there any any unvaccinated people over age 12 present. Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said the government wants to be sure the
Dr. David Matear, health system co-lead of the provincial government’s Unified Health Sector Incident Command, said it is possible more patients may be sent outside of their home health regions for treatment if the province needs to ramp up the number of intensive care beds available. In the past three months, over 250 stable patients
have been transferred to health care facilities outside their region, including 39 in the past week. The province announced Jan. 28 that it would cover some of the costs for up to eight visits per month by transferred patients’ designated support persons, including money spent on meals, transportation and accommodations.
Tartiflette is a cheesy, potato casserole that originates from France. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold evening.
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Tenders will be received by the Purchasing Agent at City Hall, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6. Tender details and closing dates are as follow:
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