On Wednesday December 16, 2020, Manitoba will administer it’s first COVID-19 Vaccine. You can watch the event here.

First person in Ontario receives the COVID 19 Vaccine

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Below is the complete press release of the Government of Manitoba:

The Manitoba government has extended public health orders from Dec. 12 until Jan. 8, 2021, as part of protecting Manitobans from COVID-19 during the holiday season, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced today.

The existing Critical (red) level restrictions have been extended by public health order, with several modifications based on feedback from public, stakeholders and enforcement officials. Changes to the public health orders include:
• allowing thrift stores to open with some capacity limits, to allow access to second-hand clothing and other items;
• ensuring acupuncture and manual osteopathy practices are allowed to open to align with other health services;
• clarifying the operation of food banks and food hamper services;
• allowing private residences to allow legal services, landlord access and access for home businesses;
• encouraging safe outdoor physical activity for individuals and immediate households only by providing guidance to clarify that people not from the same household need to keep two metres of distance between them and that gathering sizes must not exceed five people;
• adding school supplies as an essential item under the restrictions to retail services;
• allowing drive-in events as a temporary measure subject to compliance with the restrictions, and cars must contain members from one household only and no one may leave the car while at the event; and
• permitting the Winnipeg Jets to train in Manitoba in preparation for an eventual NHL decision on a 2021 playing season.
A seasonal change to the order will also be included to allow for the sale of holiday decorations such as garlands and ornaments, and religious items like menorahs and candles.

Manitoba Covid-19 Case Update – December 8, 2020

245 – Today’s New Cases in Manitoba
126 – Today’s New Cases in Winnipeg
5379 – Total Active Cases
13 577 – Total Recoveries
420 – Total Reported Deaths in Manitoba
311 (38) – Hospitalized (ICU)
13.3% – Manitoba Test Positivity Rate

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The weight of the uncooked frozen cookies from Costco is 6KG or 120 pieces of cookie dough! Next time you visit a Costco, you can check it out the frozen aisle or ask the bakery section.

How to cook frozen uncooked cookies from Costco?

• Pre-heat the oven to 160C (325F)
• Place cookies on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet, 5cm(2 inches) apart from each other.
• Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes.

The smell of the cookies from Costco will fill your house, be prepared because at this time your kids will be rushing to your kitchen!

You can now bake a cookies from Costco whenever you want! Welcome!

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Below is a copy of the group statement that was sent to press, the original copy was uploaded at r/Winnipeg.

We are a group of concerned Nurses, Allied Health, Support Staff, and Front-Line Workers. We watch as our Covid infections and test positivity rate increase, becoming the worst in the country. We watch as numerous preventable deaths have shattered families. We are angry and terrified.

We are afraid for our patients and clients, we are afraid for our family and friends, we are afraid for our colleagues and coworkers, and we are afraid for ourselves and all Manitobans.

We were appalled at the government’s response to the open letter to Brian Pallister. We support the letter. And we support our Doctors as they battle this pandemic with us; further hampered by the government’s response. We also ask that a public apology be made by the current health minister for the comments he has made about the Doctors who signed this letter.

Personal protective equipment is not available to all people currently working on the front lines. Those who need it often have to search and beg for proper protective equipment. People feel intimidated and bullied into using less personal protective equipment than is recommended.

We do this anonymously for fear of retribution. And the possibility of losing our ability to continue to care for Manitobans.

Some of the photos (from r/Winnipeg).

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You can check the previous post about the CERB by visiting this link – “Things you need to know about CERB“.

How To Apply For CERB Step By Step

STEP 1. Log in to your individual CRA account here. There are three options on how to log in, just use the options that you always use.

STEP 2. After you log in, a new page will load and you can see at the top of the page, the CERB application link or section like below. Just click apply.

STEP 3. It will show the eligibility details, read it properly. Scroll down until you reach the “Select a period” drop-down menu. Click that one and select the period you want to apply. Then click next.

STEP 4. Next is the certification page, read it properly and then check the certification section and click next.

STEP 5. Confirm the direct deposit information, this is your bank account details. Click submit if all the information is correct.

STEP 6. Confirmation that you have successfully applied to the CERB.

You are all set and wait for the direct deposit within three business days. Please make sure to deduct a % of the $2,000.00 that you will receive, this benefit (CERB) is taxable that’s why you need to set aside.

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The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will give you $2,000 a month for up to 4 months if you are qualified. This will be a big help for everybody who is directly and indirectly impacted by this disease.

“The hard truth is people are out of work because of this crisis and worried about what comes next. So I want you to know that we’ll be there to help you. Our government is doing everything we can to be there for you,” he said.

Here are the things you should know about the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

Who Qualifies for CERB?

• If you lost your job (laid off), are sick, quarantined, or taking care of someone who is sick with COVID-19, as well as working parents who must stay home without pay to care for children who are sick or at home because of school and daycare closures.
• The CERB would apply to wage earners, as well as contract workers and self-employed individuals who would not otherwise be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI).
• Additionally, workers who are still employed, but are not receiving income because of disruptions to their work situation due to COVID-19, would also qualify for the CERB.

When and How do people apply?

The online portal to apply for CERB will be available in early April, and people can expect payments within 10 days. CERB payments will be issued every four weeks and will be available from March 15, 2020, to Oct. 3, 2020.

What about those already collecting EI?

• If you are already receiving employment insurance (EI) regular and sickness benefits will continue to receive it. You should not apply to the CEB.
• If you already have applied EI and whose application has not yet been processed, you don’t need to reapply.

Canadians who are eligible for regular EI and sickness benefits can still access those benefits if they’re still unemployed after the 16-week period covered by the CERB.

source: cbc.ca

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PM Trudeau posted this good news on his official Facebook page.

We’re doing everything we can to support you right now. Because at a time like this, you should be focused on what matters most – your health and the health of those you love. That’s exactly why we’re announcing the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit today.

If you’ve lost your income as a result of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will give you $2,000 a month for up to 4 months. If you’ve lost your job – whether you worked full time, on contract, or were self-employed – you qualify for the benefit.

If you lost income because you’re sick or quarantined, if you’re looking after someone who’s sick, or if you’re home taking care of the kids – you qualify. And if you’re still employed but not receiving income because of COVID-19 – you qualify too. We won’t leave anyone behind.

For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/3ahAOxS

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The spread of COVID-19 is forcing all of us to change our ways, and we know it’s a big adjustment. But we have your back, and together we will get through this. For more details on this $82-billion economic plan and how it will help you, click here: https://t.co/Ef0YLK5PBO

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 18, 2020

A lot of Canadians are now asking if they are eligible for the COVID-19 Emergency EI Benefits. You can check if you fall to any of the following cases.

Laid Off due to work closures

• Apply for regular EI benefits
• You will need 700 Work hours in last year
• You will need an ROE saying you’ve been laid off from your employer to get benefits
• There is a 1-week wait period (so you will not be paid for 1 week)
• Apply online, visit Canada.ca
• Call 1-800-206-7218 for more info

Unable to work due to self-quarantine

• Apply for sickness benefits
• You will need 600 work hours in last year
• You do not need an ROE or sick note to qualify
• The 1-week wait period has been waived
• Apply online, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html
• Call 1-833-381-2725 for more info

Unable to work due to school closures

• Parents with children who require care due to school closures can apply for the Emergency Care Benefit.
• 15 weeks of benefits, up to $900 bi-weekly
• Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Laid Off and ineligible for EI

• Apply for Emergency Support Benefit
• Amounts and eligibility have not yet been announced.
• Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Self-quarantined and ineligible for EI

• Apply for the Emergency Care Benefit for workers not eligible for EI (including self-employed) who are sick with COVID-19, quarantined, or taking care of a family member with COVID-19.
• Up to 15 weeks of benefits, up to $900 bi-weekly.
• Applications will be available in April via CRA MyAccount, My Service Canada Account, and a yet to be released toll-free number

Do I qualify for Worksafe Benefits

• Worksafe benefits are not available for preventive measures or non-work-related exposure
• Only file a claim for COVID-19 virus infection contracted through work-related exposure.
• Call 1-888-967-5377 for more info

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Spring came early this year, the first day usually happens on March 20 or March 21 but this time it’s earlier!

According to Almanac.com – For much of the last century, the spring equinox has occurred on March 20 or 21. This year, however, the equinox happens on the 19th in all U.S. time zones, making it the earliest spring we’ll have seen in our lives (so far). The last time spring arrived this early was in 1896—a whopping 124 years ago!

Time to look forward to better days ahead of us as Spring and Summer are here. We need to have a break from fearfulness and anxiety induced by this coronavirus.

Could spring impact the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19)?

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He also tackles in this video while viruses like Coronavirus (COVID-19) is dangerous when we don’t practice the necessary steps he mentioned in the video.

How to see Germs Spread (Coronavirus)

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