COVID-19 daily updates - Monday, Apr. 20
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- Published on Monday, April 20, 2020
1:15 p.m. Provincial state of emergency extended
Public health officials advise one new case of COVID-19 was identified as of 9:30 a.m. today, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 254. In addition, a sixth death has been reported, a woman in her 80s. No other patient-specific information is available at this time.
The data also shows:
• eight individuals are currently hospitalized, which includes five individuals in intensive care;
• 105 active cases and 144 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is now six.
On March 20, the Manitoba government declared a provincewide state of emergency under The Emergency Measures Act, to protect the health and safety of all Manitobans and reduce the spread of COVID-19. This state of emergency is being extended for an additional 30 days.
Friday, April 17, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press
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- Published on Friday, April 17, 2020
Get the latest news online with the Neepawa Banner & Press! Click the front page image at the bottom to see the pages from this week, or click the link below to flip through the whole paper on issuu.com.
In this week's edition, read about regional businesses that have had to close their doors and how they're finding different ways to provide their services, make sure to read Kate's last ever column, get the details on the new addition to the Carberry fire hall and much more!
Don't forget to pick up a hard copy of the Banner & Press so you don't miss out on some great deals in the flyers! In this week's, you can find Giant Tiger, depending on where you pick up your paper.
Friday, April 17, 2020 Rivers Banner
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This week, see the signs of spring, RM of Oakviews Council minutes and a small COVID-19 update.
My perspective - The end
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Like that, in the blink of an eye, it’s over. Earlier this year, when I gave my notice, I planned to spend a lot more time reflecting on the almost 14 years I spent at the Banner, including the 13 years writing this column. It’s amazing how quickly the world changed.
