May 5, 2020

IRTC UPDATE:

Public health officials advise one new case of COVID-19 has been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is 282.

• In addition, a seventh death has been reported, a man in his 70s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud
• The data also shows:
  • four individuals are currently hospitalized, with no individuals in intensive care;
  • 37 active cases and 238 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19; and
  • the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is now seven.
• Public health officials are aware of a small cluster of five cases at a workplace in the Prairie Mountain Health region. Affected staff and their close contacts are self- isolating and public health officials are working with these patients to undertake detailed contact tracing. Officials are working cooperatively with the company to test other workers who may have been exposed, and to implement sanitization protocols at the worksite. If public health officials believe there is an increased risk to the public, additional information will be provided. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/index.html#current

For up-to-date information on testing criteria and community screening sites, visit the Community Screening sites

• It is important to note that while some gradual lifting or restrictions has begun, significant work to limit the spread of COVID-19 must continue. Public health is also advising people to remain within or close to their home communities. The request to stay home as much as possible is still in place at this time. This includes limiting travel, even within Manitoba, to essential trips only. Visits to cottages are not recommended at this time. Services at smaller health centres could be strained if seasonal visitors become ill. https://manitoba.ca/covid19/updates/index.html#current

Cases and Risk of COVID-19 in Manitoba

The dashboard is updated daily at 1 p.m.

Please note: tests results during the weekend are unofficial at this time and will be confirmed on Monday. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/index.html#news

IRTC in-office essential services schedule:

May 4, 2020 – May 8, 2020 Karl Zadnik                   204-956-7413 Seetta Roccola             204-782-0592 Tosan Okorosobo        204-869-2082 Liz Bone:                       204-782-3651 Donna Thompson       202-302-0959	IRTC Wellness Team Sheri Gould                      204-302-0078 Marcie Tavares               204-803-0700 Treena McPherson        204-302-1344
May 11 – May 15, 2020 Cindy Garson               431-334-8761 Josie Kent                     204-799-1294 Millie Anderson           204-891-3409 Cailin Hodder               204-899-2486 Darlene Bird                 204-281-7388	Jordan’s Principle Alyssa Monkman          431-338-4349 Millie Anderson            204-891-3409 Martin McLean             204-280-0232

All IRTC Staff are available continuously via email and cell phone should you need to contact them.

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Should I wear a mask to protect myself?

It is not clear there is any significant benefit to wearing masks to prevent influenza or influenza-like illnesses (including COVID-19) in community settings.

Wear a facemask: If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other individuals (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office.

If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply therefore they should be saved for high risk individuals and health care providers.

If you are using gloves or masks, please discard these items accordingly.

 

IRTC Education Update

IRTC Student Services program provides Post Secondary and Private Home Placement education funding to Dauphin River, Little Saskatchewan and Pinaymootang students. Monthly allowance disbursements will be distributed as usual without disruption.

 

Social Development Update

I.R.T.C. Social staff continue to provide regular updates to Income Assistance Administrators as information comes from Indigenous Services Canada.

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has raised questions for Income Assistance Administrators on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

 

PESP Program

The PESP Program has temporarily cancelled all planned programming until further notice.

I.S.C. has confirmed any surpluses in programming can be carried forward past March 31, 2020 deadline. Caseworkers available to take applications and do assessments via email and phone.

 

Emergency Management Update

The Province of Manitoba has issued a new public health order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The following measures will be in place as of April 1st:

• No gatherings over 10 people
• 10-person limit not applicable for healthcare or social
• All restaurants prohibited from serving food in their premises, delivery or take out is
• All businesses that are not considered as a critical service must close between April 1st and April 14th. These businesses may operate on a remote
• All businesses considered critical services must enforce appropriate social distancing
• Municipal transit services, taxis and private vehicles for hire can continue to operate. The operator of the vehicle must take measures to ensure there is reasonable separation of people in a vehicle https://news.gov.mb.ca/news

 

Wellness Team

The Wellness team developed an activity booklet for youth. The activity booklet includes fun activities that include coloring, breathing techniques for anxiety and monitor feeling. The booklet is available to print for parents, frontline workers, teachers, and children to print and make copies.

The booklet will be available on the Wellness Facebook page and on the IRTC web page. The booklet will be sent to all Health Centres affiliated with IRTC