Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative Reaches Milestone with 2,500 Doses to Manitoba Truck Driver in North Dakota
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The Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative has reached a new milestone, with more than 2,500 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine given to Manitoba truck drivers in North Dakota, Premier Brian Pallister and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced today. “Thanks to the generosity of our southern neighbours in North Dakota, we’ve been able to boost Manitoba’s vaccination efforts and protect truck drivers who are working tirelessly through the pandemic to deliver essential goods and services to Manitobans and across the border,” said Pallister. “Based on demand from Manitobans passing ..read more
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​Federal Panel Issues Recommendations on Border Re-opening and Future Border Policies
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A federal COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory Panel issued a report yesterday with proposals that could pave a path toward reopening the Canada-US border while balancing public health. The report, entitled “Priority Strategies to Optimize Testing and Quarantine at Canada’s border”, contained several proposed measures for future land and air border ports in the future, including sustained use of the ArriveCAN app as well as vaccine “certifications.” In November 2020, the federal Minister of Health created the panel to provide evidence and science-informed advice to the federal govern ..read more
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Manitoba Reaches COVID-19 Immunization Milestone with 1,000 MB Truck Drivers Vaccinated in North Dakota
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Manitoba has reached a new COVID-19 immunization milestone with more than 1,000 truck drivers vaccinated in North Dakota as part of the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, Economic Development and Jobs Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. “Our government is grateful for this partnership with North Dakota to augment Manitoba’s vaccine rollout and we appreciate their offer to help protect Manitobans and immunize essential workers delivering goods and services,” said Eichler. “We have now surpassed the milestone of 1,000 truck drivers who have been immunized in North Dakota a ..read more
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Manitoba’s Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program
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Those interested in participating in the Asymptomatic Rapid Testing Program are asked to email ttf@gov.mb.ca and Manitoba staff will connect with them to find a solution that will work for their employees. Manitoba’s Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program Goal: To roll-out an Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program with targeted industry partners, using rapid antigen tests. The Program will act as a first line of defense in identifying asymptomatic cases to prevent outbreaks, limit community spread, increase public confidence and allow for sustained operations. Timeline: Province will ..read more
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​Federal Panel Issues Recommendations on Border Re-opening and Future Border Policies
Manitoba Trucking Association Blog
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3y ago
A federal COVID-19 Testing and Screening Expert Advisory Panel issued a report yesterday with proposals that could pave a path toward reopening the Canada-US border while balancing public health. The report, entitled “Priority Strategies to Optimize Testing and Quarantine at Canada’s border”, contained several proposed measures for future land and air border ports in the future, including sustained use of the ArriveCAN app as well as vaccine “certifications.” In November 2020, the federal Minister of Health created the panel to provide evidence and science-informed advice to the federal govern ..read more
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Manitoba Reaches COVID-19 Immunization Milestone with 1,000 MB Truck Drivers Vaccinated in North Dakota
Manitoba Trucking Association Blog
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3y ago
Manitoba has reached a new COVID-19 immunization milestone with more than 1,000 truck drivers vaccinated in North Dakota as part of the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, Economic Development and Jobs Minister Ralph Eichler announced today. “Our government is grateful for this partnership with North Dakota to augment Manitoba’s vaccine rollout and we appreciate their offer to help protect Manitobans and immunize essential workers delivering goods and services,” said Eichler. “We have now surpassed the milestone of 1,000 truck drivers who have been immunized in North Dakota a ..read more
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Manitoba’s Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program
Manitoba Trucking Association Blog
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3y ago
Those interested in participating in the Asymptomatic Rapid Testing Program are asked to email ttf@gov.mb.ca and Manitoba staff will connect with them to find a solution that will work for their employees. Manitoba’s Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program Goal: To roll-out an Asymptomatic Rapid Test Screening Program with targeted industry partners, using rapid antigen tests. The Program will act as a first line of defense in identifying asymptomatic cases to prevent outbreaks, limit community spread, increase public confidence and allow for sustained operations. Timeline: Province will ..read more
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Manitoba, North Dakota Announce Joint Initiative to Vaccinate Truck Drivers
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In the course of their work into or through North Dakota, drivers who are interested in vaccination should use this website to book appointments (choose Drayton Rest area): https://vaccinereg.health.nd.gov/clinic/search North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister today announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between a Canadian and American jurisdiction. “North Dakota and M ..read more
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Manitoba, North Dakota Announce Joint Initiative to Vaccinate Truck Drivers
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3y ago
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister today announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between a Canadian and American jurisdiction. “North Dakota and Manitoba have a long and rich history of friendship and co-operation, and this vaccination initiative is an opportunity to strengthen that bond by offering assistance that will protect public health and the flow of goods ..read more
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Manitoba Expanding Eligibility Criteria of AstraZeneca/Covishield Vaccine
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Public health officials are expanding the criteria for the AstraZeneca vaccine to all Manitobans aged 40 and over while continuing to implement measures to increase capacity, Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “Tens of thousands of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine remain in clinics and pharmacies across the province, which is why we're expanding the eligibility criteria for the vaccine,” said Stefanson. “I want to thank physician and pharmacy partners for their work to provide vaccine and look forward to the numbers of doses administered increasing quickly over ..read more
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