May 6, 2020

IRTC UPDATE:

Public health officials advise two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. The total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is 284.

In addition, a seventh death has been reported, a man in his 70s from the Southern Health-Santé Sud region.

• The data also shows:
• five individuals are currently hospitalized, with no individuals in intensive care;
• 35 active cases and 242 individuals who have recovered from COVID-19; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at seven
• Public health officials have now increased the number of cases associated with a workplace cluster in the Prairie Mountain Health region to seven. There is no cause for concern, and this type of increase is not unexpected as contact tracing expands and additional testing is conducted. Affected staff and their close contacts are self- isolating, and public health officials are continuing with detailed contact tracing. As this workplace is not related to health care or food supply and does not involve any significant interaction with the general public, no further details about the business will be released at this time. 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

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