Al C
@underdog29.bsky.social
Bombers, SeaBears, Jets, Goldeyes. Doodle owner✌🏻 🇺🇦
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Breaking news - I’ve retired! Yes, after 41-plus years in journalism - 38 of them at the Winnipeg Free Press - I’ve retired. A thread…
July 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Breaking news - I’ve retired! Yes, after 41-plus years in journalism - 38 of them at the Winnipeg Free Press - I’ve retired. A thread…
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Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : 20 JUN - 3 JUL, 2026
SÉVÈRE : aucun
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : aucun
ÉLEVÉ : aucun
MODÉRÉ : CAN, AB, CB, MB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, ON, ÎPÉ, QC, SK
Environ 1 personne sur 320 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
SÉVÈRE : aucun
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : aucun
ÉLEVÉ : aucun
MODÉRÉ : CAN, AB, CB, MB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, ON, ÎPÉ, QC, SK
Environ 1 personne sur 320 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
June 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Prévisions de COVID pour le Canada : 20 JUN - 3 JUL, 2026
SÉVÈRE : aucun
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : aucun
ÉLEVÉ : aucun
MODÉRÉ : CAN, AB, CB, MB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, ON, ÎPÉ, QC, SK
Environ 1 personne sur 320 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
SÉVÈRE : aucun
TRÈS ÉLEVÉ : aucun
ÉLEVÉ : aucun
MODÉRÉ : CAN, AB, CB, MB, TNL, Nord, NÉ, ON, ÎPÉ, QC, SK
Environ 1 personne sur 320 est actuellement infectée au Canada.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: May 23 - Jun 5, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: NL
MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: NL
MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
May 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: May 23 - Jun 5, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: NL
MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: none
HIGH: NL
MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK
About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast May 9 - May 22, 2026
MANITOBA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 302 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 9.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.2 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher
-Deaths: 2.3 x higher
MANITOBA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 302 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 9.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.2 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher
-Deaths: 2.3 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between May 9 - May 22, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Manitoba's COVID Forecast outlook is HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 5.2
About 1 of every 302 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 100-8,500
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 9.1X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.2X higher
Hospitalizations: MODERATE; 4.2X higher
Deaths: MODERATE; 2.3X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiauwxkivkuewzwhddkqj6ojhtyc4puetag2u7n7ot33qhoe4j2klm)
May 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast May 9 - May 22, 2026
MANITOBA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 302 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 9.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.2 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher
-Deaths: 2.3 x higher
MANITOBA
HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 302 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 9.1 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.2 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 4.2 x higher
-Deaths: 2.3 x higher
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Canadian COVID Forecast: May 9 - May 22, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB
HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK
MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC
About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB
HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK
MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC
About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
May 12, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: May 9 - May 22, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB
HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK
MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC
About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB
HIGH: CAN, BC, MB, NL, North, SK
MODERATE: NS, ON, PEI, QC
About 1 in 188 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL
About 1 in 84 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL
About 1 in 84 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
March 30, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL
About 1 in 84 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, MB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL
About 1 in 84 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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I tried the Ukrainian cafe at Dakota CC today, which was fantastic. Amazing borscht and cabbage rolls, great perogies. I also appreciated the vibe when I asked for the large Ukrainian family combo and she asked me, a singular guy in the basically empty area, if it was to go, or eat in. Goals.
March 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I tried the Ukrainian cafe at Dakota CC today, which was fantastic. Amazing borscht and cabbage rolls, great perogies. I also appreciated the vibe when I asked for the large Ukrainian family combo and she asked me, a singular guy in the basically empty area, if it was to go, or eat in. Goals.
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These Canadian employment stats for 15-24 year olds are brutal. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
March 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
These Canadian employment stats for 15-24 year olds are brutal. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
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Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026
MANITOBA
VERY HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 51 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.8 x higher
-Deaths: 11.2 x higher
MANITOBA
VERY HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 51 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.8 x higher
-Deaths: 11.2 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Manitoba's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [increasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.0
About 1 of every 51 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 35,200-43,500
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 8.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.8X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 11.2X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreiahucfi3kgqp6a67iscy4deg2p7diwdxjgk2yauo4gsl3kesrnzva)
March 4, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026
MANITOBA
VERY HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 51 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.8 x higher
-Deaths: 11.2 x higher
MANITOBA
VERY HIGH [increasing]
About 1 of every 51 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.8 x higher
-Deaths: 11.2 x higher
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB
HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI
About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB
HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI
About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
March 4, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB
HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI
About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB
HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, North, NS, ON, QC, SK
MODERATE: BC, NL, PEI
About 1 in 99 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2026
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB, MB, NB, PEI, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, North, NS, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, NL
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 122 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
January 22, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2026
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: MB, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: CAN, AB, NB, NL, North, ON, QC
HIGH: BC, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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A brief reprieve from adverse winter weather is expected today in southern Manitoba before another "MacKenzie Screamer" arrives tomorrow. Additional light snow is expected and strong winds will again produce significant blowing snow. Poor travel conditions should be expected.
January 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A brief reprieve from adverse winter weather is expected today in southern Manitoba before another "MacKenzie Screamer" arrives tomorrow. Additional light snow is expected and strong winds will again produce significant blowing snow. Poor travel conditions should be expected.
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Note: A "MacKenzie Screamer" is similar to an Alberta Clipper, but it originates in the lee of the MacKenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories, rather than along the Alberta Rockies. Screamers are often accompanied by colder air and less snow, due to their arctic origin.
January 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Note: A "MacKenzie Screamer" is similar to an Alberta Clipper, but it originates in the lee of the MacKenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories, rather than along the Alberta Rockies. Screamers are often accompanied by colder air and less snow, due to their arctic origin.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Dec 20, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: AB, MB, NB, North, QC, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, NS, ON, PEI
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 55 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2025
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: AB
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, BC, NL, ON, PEI, QC
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 161 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB, NL, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI, QC,
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 60 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB, NL, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI, QC,
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 60 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB, NL, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI, QC,
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 60 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
SEVERE: none
VERY HIGH: MB, NL, NS, SK
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, NB, North, ON, PEI, QC,
MODERATE: none
About 1 in 60 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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Walking through a grove of golden quaking #aspens is one of nature's most beautiful experiences, like entering a natural cathedral with sacred light. See my gallery of #Colorado #fallcolors photos here: www.mountainphotography.com/gallery/autu...
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Walking through a grove of golden quaking #aspens is one of nature's most beautiful experiences, like entering a natural cathedral with sacred light. See my gallery of #Colorado #fallcolors photos here: www.mountainphotography.com/gallery/autu...
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I’m back from 2.5 years in Ukraine. It’s bittersweet, and a little strange. Still not sure whether it’s Winnipeg, or me, that’s more changed. A column in Saturday’s paper, online now. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
September 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’m back from 2.5 years in Ukraine. It’s bittersweet, and a little strange. Still not sure whether it’s Winnipeg, or me, that’s more changed. A column in Saturday’s paper, online now. www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Swimming legend Michael Phelps is paying close attention to Summer McIntosh at the world championships.
He’s been commenting on her races, including on last night’s stunning 200m butterfly victory.
“It’ll come Summer McIntosh … love the reaction after”
He’s been commenting on her races, including on last night’s stunning 200m butterfly victory.
“It’ll come Summer McIntosh … love the reaction after”
July 31, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Swimming legend Michael Phelps is paying close attention to Summer McIntosh at the world championships.
He’s been commenting on her races, including on last night’s stunning 200m butterfly victory.
“It’ll come Summer McIntosh … love the reaction after”
He’s been commenting on her races, including on last night’s stunning 200m butterfly victory.
“It’ll come Summer McIntosh … love the reaction after”
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What a trip. Almost done now and heading home tomorrow. We rode 2,000 kms with lots of really rugged terrain and more switchbacks I can tell you about. Here’s some pics of the beauty of India.
June 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What a trip. Almost done now and heading home tomorrow. We rode 2,000 kms with lots of really rugged terrain and more switchbacks I can tell you about. Here’s some pics of the beauty of India.
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One of my favourite photos from the week.
Summer McIntosh just gave her gold medal away to a young fan up in the stands. (She gave every gold medal away this week)
This young woman watched it all and was gobsmacked by the moment. Jaw-dropping stuff at the pool all week.
Summer McIntosh just gave her gold medal away to a young fan up in the stands. (She gave every gold medal away this week)
This young woman watched it all and was gobsmacked by the moment. Jaw-dropping stuff at the pool all week.
June 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
One of my favourite photos from the week.
Summer McIntosh just gave her gold medal away to a young fan up in the stands. (She gave every gold medal away this week)
This young woman watched it all and was gobsmacked by the moment. Jaw-dropping stuff at the pool all week.
Summer McIntosh just gave her gold medal away to a young fan up in the stands. (She gave every gold medal away this week)
This young woman watched it all and was gobsmacked by the moment. Jaw-dropping stuff at the pool all week.
Celebration of Life | Chase Stegall
YouTube video by Cascade UMC
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June 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Canadian COVID Forecast May 10-23, 2025
MANITOBA
HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 137 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7X higher
-Long COVID ~6X higher
-Hospitalizations ~13X higher
-Deaths ~11X higher
MANITOBA
HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 137 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7X higher
-Long COVID ~6X higher
-Hospitalizations ~13X higher
-Deaths ~11X higher
May 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Canadian COVID Forecast May 10-23, 2025
MANITOBA
HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 137 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7X higher
-Long COVID ~6X higher
-Hospitalizations ~13X higher
-Deaths ~11X higher
MANITOBA
HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 137 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7X higher
-Long COVID ~6X higher
-Hospitalizations ~13X higher
-Deaths ~11X higher