Covid-19 | Thompson Citizen

Covid-19 News

Northern COVID-19 case announced Sept. 16 believed to be someone living in Winnipeg: public health

Nickel Belt

Northern COVID-19 case announced Sept. 16 believed to be someone living in Winnipeg: public health

September 16, 2020

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported after long weekend

Nickel Belt

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported after long weekend

September 8, 2020

Chief public health officer outlines exemptions to restrictions on travel to the north

Nickel Belt

Chief public health officer outlines exemptions to restrictions on travel to the north

September 3, 2020

Travel to Northern Manitoba will be restricted again effective Sept. 3

Nickel Belt

Travel to Northern Manitoba will be restricted again effective Sept. 3

August 31, 2020

RCMP officers receiving non-medical masks to wear while on duty

Thompson

RCMP officers receiving non-medical masks to wear while on duty

August 31, 2020

Twenty-five new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba, none of them in the north

Thompson

Twenty-five new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba, none of them in the north

August 26, 2020

Gillam-area resident who tested positive for COVID-19 had contact with someone in Thompson, TCN says

Thompson

Gillam-area resident who tested positive for COVID-19 had contact with someone in Thompson, TCN says

August 25, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba since pandemic began surpasses 1,000 with 25 new positive tests

Thompson

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba since pandemic began surpasses 1,000 with 25 new positive tests

August 25, 2020

Reopening plans now available for most Mystery Lake schools

Thompson

Reopening plans now available for most Mystery Lake schools

August 25, 2020

COVID-19 case in Gillam prompts Fox Lake Cree Nation Bird reserve lockdown, calls for new travel ban

Nickel Belt

COVID-19 case in Gillam prompts Fox Lake Cree Nation Bird reserve lockdown, calls for new travel ban

August 24, 2020

Masks will be mandatory for hospital and health centre visitors and outpatients beginning Sept. 1

Thompson

Masks will be mandatory for hospital and health centre visitors and outpatients beginning Sept. 1

August 24, 2020

Prairie Mountain health region will see group size restrictions due to growing number of COVID cases

Thompson

Prairie Mountain health region will see group size restrictions due to growing number of COVID cases

August 20, 2020

Manitoba announces 12th COVID-19 related death

Thompson

Manitoba announces 12th COVID-19 related death

August 19, 2020

Recent trend of high daily COVID-19 case counts continues with 38 positive tests announced Aug. 17

Thompson

Recent trend of high daily COVID-19 case counts continues with 38 positive tests announced Aug. 17

August 17, 2020

School District of Mystery Lake releases school reopening plan

Thompson

School District of Mystery Lake releases school reopening plan

August 14, 2020

40 new cases of COVID-19 announced Aug. 14

Thompson

40 new cases of COVID-19 announced Aug. 14

August 14, 2020

The Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News remain committed to serving the needs of our community

Columnists

The Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt News remain committed to serving the needs of our community

March 19, 2020

RCMP officers checking for COVID-19 symptoms during calls and among prisoners

Thompson

RCMP officers checking for COVID-19 symptoms during calls and among prisoners

March 18, 2020

Northern Manitoba airlines and bus companies outline COVID-19 precautions

Thompson

Northern Manitoba airlines and bus companies outline COVID-19 precautions

March 17, 2020

Council meetings can be held without public physically present for safety reasons due to COVID-19

Thompson

Council meetings can be held without public physically present for safety reasons due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Editorial

Editorial: Keep calm and be cautious

March 17, 2020

Letters

Letter: More communication needed from NRHA about COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020

Thompson

CEDF offices shut down in response to coronavirus pandemic

March 17, 2020

Thompson

Recreation staff removing ice, performing deep cleaning of TRCC now that it's closed to the public

March 17, 2020

Council holds closed meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic after Municipal Relations gives go-ahead

Thompson

Council holds closed meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic after Municipal Relations gives go-ahead

March 16, 2020

Thompson COVID-19 screening clinic opened March 16

Thompson

Thompson COVID-19 screening clinic opened March 16

March 16, 2020

City closing facilities and council meetings to the public

Thompson

City closing facilities and council meetings to the public

March 16, 2020

UCN cancels classes for one week in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Thompson

UCN cancels classes for one week in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 16, 2020

Spring break will be expanded by two weeks to help limit coronavirus spread

Thompson

Spring break will be expanded by two weeks to help limit coronavirus spread

March 13, 2020

Extracurricular activities cancelled at School District of Mystery Lake schools until further notice

Thompson

Extracurricular activities cancelled at School District of Mystery Lake schools until further notice

March 16, 2020

Chief public health officer recommends cancelling large-scale events involving more than 250 people

Thompson

Chief public health officer recommends cancelling large-scale events involving more than 250 people

March 13, 2020

First positive test for COVID-19 in Manitoba

Thompson

First positive test for COVID-19 in Manitoba

March 12, 2020

Thompson mayor staying home after man who attended PDAC convention tests positive for coronavirus

Thompson

Thompson mayor staying home after man who attended PDAC convention tests positive for coronavirus

March 11, 2020

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tri-City News

Map: Today's COVID-19 cases in Canada

September 27, 2020

Manitoba makes masks mandatory for Winnipeg as COVID-19 cases surge

Canadian Press

Manitoba makes masks mandatory for Winnipeg as COVID-19 cases surge

September 25, 2020

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

Canadian Press

Feds pledge $440 million to join international vaccine program

September 25, 2020

NHL ice-masters call bubbled NHL playoffs a success, memorable for 5OT game

Canadian Press

NHL ice-masters call bubbled NHL playoffs a success, memorable for 5OT game

September 25, 2020

Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

Canadian Press

Queen Elizabeth II to trim costs as COVID-19 hits income

September 25, 2020

Tory leader O'Toole says he won't bar MPs from using private COVID-19 testing site

Canadian Press

Tory leader O'Toole says he won't bar MPs from using private COVID-19 testing site

September 25, 2020

Trudeau reinstates COVID-19 updates as pandemic's second wave worsens

Canadian Press

Trudeau reinstates COVID-19 updates as pandemic's second wave worsens

September 25, 2020

After long-term care, Quebec private seniors residences a growing COVID-19 concern

Canadian Press

After long-term care, Quebec private seniors residences a growing COVID-19 concern

September 25, 2020

Canadian Press

Mom loses bid for maskless kids

September 24, 2020

Politicians must not pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland

Canadian Press

Politicians must not pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland

September 24, 2020

Pandemic's impact to influence economy, social order for long time, forum told

Canadian Press

Pandemic's impact to influence economy, social order for long time, forum told

September 24, 2020

Half of new cases of COVID-19 visited bars, restaurants: Manitoba's top doctor

Canadian Press

Half of new cases of COVID-19 visited bars, restaurants: Manitoba's top doctor

September 24, 2020

Ontario, Quebec report higher daily COVID-19 cases after Trudeau warns of second wave

Canadian Press

Ontario, Quebec report higher daily COVID-19 cases after Trudeau warns of second wave

September 24, 2020

Politicians must not pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland

Canadian Press

Politicians must not pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland

September 24, 2020

Canadian Press

'If health care is slow, thank Trudeau:' Manitoba premier responds to throne speech

September 24, 2020

Liability in the age of COVID-19, Canada's leagues, clubs wrestle with risk

Canadian Press

Liability in the age of COVID-19, Canada's leagues, clubs wrestle with risk

September 24, 2020

Liberals propose upping value of new COVID-19 benefits to match sunsetting CERB

Canadian Press

Liberals propose upping value of new COVID-19 benefits to match sunsetting CERB

September 24, 2020

COVID-19 may accelerate workplace automation that is bigger risk for women: StatCan

Canadian Press

COVID-19 may accelerate workplace automation that is bigger risk for women: StatCan

September 24, 2020

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

Canadian Press

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

September 23, 2020

Canadian Press

For Canadian police, wearing a mask is often at the officer’s discretion

September 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Refresh of Liberal government's agenda comes amid new looming COVID-19 crisis

September 23, 2020

Canadian Press

Throne speech to talk short-, and long-term plans as cases rise, prompting PM address

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Public health officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Groups eye throne speech for specific promises to navigate COVID-19 crisis

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada secures supply of COVID-19 drug remdesivir, more vaccine doses

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Conservatives meet amid uncertainty about plans for return of Parliament

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 limits possibilities for former prime minister John Turner's state funeral

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada set to announce funds to help with international COVID-19 vaccine procurement

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll

September 22, 2020

Canadian Press

Paper towel in short supply as people stay home, clean more, industry leader says

September 21, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 case count increases in Manitoba; two more deaths reported

September 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19 curtail pomp in throne speech ceremony

September 21, 2020

Canadian Press

Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

September 20, 2020

Canadian Press

Nunavut reports first confirmed COVID-19 cases, saying both are mine workers

September 19, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 task force worries Trump's rush to approve vaccine will spook Canadians

September 19, 2020

Canadian Press

A look at COVID-19 infections among health-care workers across the country

September 19, 2020

Canadian Press

Nearly 20 per cent of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers by late July

September 19, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba premier eyes federal tracing app, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Design of post-CERB benefits could change as pandemic shifts course, minister says

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Flight cancellations scramble travellers' plans as hopes for a spike in demand fade

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Film, TV productions can't get COVID-19 insurance, want Ottawa to intervene

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

End of the runway? Fashion world mulls post-COVID future

September 18, 2020

Canadian Press

Wage subsidy extension into 2021 critical for tourism sector to survive: industry

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Twisted Sister singer to anti-maskers: Don't use our song

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

O'Toole pushes for rapid COVID-19 testing after family experiences long wait

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Post-secondary students paying for inaccessible services as they study online

September 17, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian forestry invents biodegradable mask filter, aims for full mask by Christmas

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Battered by COVID-19, cool weather could be turning point for mall owners

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Conservative Leader O'Toole in isolation after staffer tests positive for COVID-19

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Another COVID-19 postponement: Canada Summer Games pushed back to 2022

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadian retailers scramble to keep up with surging demand for patio heaters

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau releases details on $19B in anti-COVID-19 spending as cabinet retreat wraps

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

'Messaging matters': Experts urge clearer distancing directions for young people

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Manulife unveils COVID-19-related travel insurance in face of travel advisories

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Winnipeg school switches some classes to remote learning as COVID-19 cases grow

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau wraps up cabinet retreat aimed at plotting course through pandemic, beyond

September 16, 2020

Canadian Press

Rampant COVID-19 school closures, lack of online learning plague poorer countries

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Hundreds of billions in planned military spending 'secure' despite COVID-19: Sajjan

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba turns shipping containers into nursing home visitation rooms

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

COVID-19 testing sites see demand surge as cases rise, kids return to school

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau, cabinet ministers plot Canada's path through and eventually beyond pandemic

September 15, 2020

Canadian Press

Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Ministers warn COVID-19 researchers anew of threat of foreign actors

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

NHL general managers preparing for new economic realities brought on by COVID-19

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba job program will be extended another two months: Pallister

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

'Everything comfy': Fashion brands drop heels, officewear to COVID-proof collections

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Amazon to hire 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau cabinet meets to discuss rebuilding amid rising number of COVID-19 cases

September 14, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba First Nations await confirmation of positive COVID-19 tests on reserves

September 12, 2020

Canadian Press

Ottawa, airlines agree on passenger info rules to aid contact-tracing efforts

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba COVID-19 numbers drop again after a busy summer, health data shows

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Trudeau, Tam defend Canadian response times to COVID-19 pandemic

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Canada vaccine deals criticized as minister affirms support for equal access

September 11, 2020

Canadian Press

Still no agreement on how returning Parliament will function as pandemic goes on

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

Fewer active COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, first case found in school

September 10, 2020

Canadian Press

How NHL consolidated from 2 bubbles to 1 to finish playoffs

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba legislature may return to somewhat normal during pandemic

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

TD faces class-action lawsuit over travel insurance and cancelled trips amid pandemic

September 9, 2020

Canadian Press

Thousands of students return to schools as new COVID-19 cases emerge

September 8, 2020

Glacier Syndicated

Feds to extend small business rent relief

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Tam says she will pay close attention to review of pandemic-warning system

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Canadians maintain strong trust in doctors and scientists during pandemic

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Manitoba schools reopen, students face pandemic-era precautions

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

September 8, 2020

Canadian Press

Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

September 7, 2020

Canadian Press

Quebec government reveals nearly 50 educational institutions struck by COVID-19

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Colder weather and holidays bring new COVID-19 concerns, Tam warns

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Two passengers fined $1,000 each after refusing to wear masks on WestJet flights

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

First wave of funding doled out to help food processors with COVID-19 upgrades

September 4, 2020

Canadian Press

Liberals and Conservatives both say they'll stop using COVID-19 wage subsidy

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Hockey Canada cancels three events due to COVID-19 pandemic

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Two more deaths liked to outbreak of COVID-19 at Manitoba care home

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Passengers can now be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at Pearson in Toronto

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Military commanders asks troops to use COVID-19 app, says no privacy concerns

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

The Rock, his family tested positive for the coronavirus

September 3, 2020

Canadian Press

Thailand reports 1st local coronavirus case in 100 days

September 3, 2020

See more Covid-19 articles

NATIONAL RESOURCES

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

REGIONAL – Manitoba

Manitoba COVID-19 information