April 19, 2021
NEW ORDERS PROTECT MANITOBANS AGAINST THIRD WAVE, EFFECTIVE
APRIL 20 AT 12:01 A.M.
Backgrounder - Background
Information (click here)
New public health orders are being introduced
this week to slow the spread of variants of concern and protect Manitobans and
the health-care system against the third wave.
The following additional public health order restrictions will be
in effect on Tuesday, April 20 at 12:01 a.m.:
·
all households may only have two designated visitors indoors;
·
outdoor gatherings on public and private property limited to a
maximum of 10 people including household members;
·
faith-based gatherings limited to 25 per cent capacity or 50
people, whichever is lower, with indoor masks orders in place except while
household groups are seated at a service, are appropriately distanced from
other groups and are not singing; and
·
weddings and funerals reduced to 10 people, in addition to an
officiant and photographer.
The following
additional public health order restriction will be in effect on Wednesday,
April 21 at 12:01 a.m.:
·
Retail stores must be limited to one-third the capacity of the
store or up to 333 patrons,
Changes to
the orders are in effect until Wednesday, May 12.
The Province
of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HEREfor current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HEREto view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
Click HEREfor the online assessment tool, and HEREfor COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural
Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
February 9, 2021
NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS FORMALIZE NEXT STEPS OF PROVINCE'S
CAUTIOUS REOPENING EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 12
Backgrounder - Background
Information (click here)
Following
feedback from Manitobans and advice from public health leaders, the province is
loosening a variety of restrictions while ensuring protocols are in place to
protect Manitobans from the risks of COVID-19.
The
orders will formalize the following changes for all of Manitoba, replacing the
General COVID-19 Prevention Orders made on January 28 and the Northern Manitoba
COVID-19 Prevention Orders made on February 1, 2021. The orders will take
effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 12 and will last for three weeks.
The orders include the following changes, with further pandemic
safety measures in place:
·
allowing restaurants and licensed premises to reopen at 25 per
cent capacity with patron groups limited to members of the same household only;
·
allowing outdoor rinks to reopen for casual sports as well as
organized practices and games, with multi-team tournaments not permitted;
·
allowing gyms, fitness centres and yoga studios to reopen at 25
per cent capacity;
·
allowing indoor sporting facilities such as rinks, gymnastic clubs
and martial arts studios to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for individual
instruction only;
·
allowing places of worship to hold regular religious services if a
service does not exceed 10 per cent of usual capacity or 50 people, whichever
is lower;
·
allowing self-help groups for persons dealing with addictions or
other behaviours to hold meetings at 25 per cent capacity of the premise where
meetings take place;
·
allowing museums, art galleries and libraries to operate at 25 per
cent capacity;
·
allowing personal service businesses, such as those providing
pedicures, electrolysis, cosmetic application, tanning, tattooing or massage
services to reopen at 25 per cent capacity;
·
allowing photographers and videographers to offer services to
individual clients or those residing in the same household in addition to
providing services at weddings, with the exception of visiting client homes;
and
·
allowing the film industry to operate fully with physical
distancing and other safety measures in place.
The
new orders also bring the entire province under the same restrictions, where
the northern region had previously been under separate orders to curb the
spread of COVID-19 in the region.
Under the new orders, northern Manitoba will see the changes
listed above in addition to the restrictions in place over the last three weeks
for the rest of the province including:
·
household visitor restrictions of up to two designated people,
·
visits of five people plus members of a household on an outdoor
private property,
·
retail stores open at 25 per cent capacity or 250 people maximum
with adequate physical distancing, and
·
non-regulated health services, hair salons and barbershops open
with 25 per cent capacity and adequate physical distancing.
Since
February 4, over 33,000 responses were provided on the proposed changes to the
orders. Feedback indicated:
·
65 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going
to restaurants;
·
57 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going
to the gym or to a yoga studio; and
·
opening food services was ranked the highest priority for
respondents, followed by opening personal services like nail salons and tattoo
parlors, allowing gyms to reopen for individual training and allowing outdoor
organized outdoor sports to resume for games or practices.
Final
survey results will be posted on the EngageMB website once compiled.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
January 25, 2021
PROVINCE MAKES MODEST CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS PROTECTING MANITOBANS
Thanks to the efforts of Manitobans, the province is now in a position to cautiously reduce some restrictions. Limited changes to the public health orders took effect on January 23rd and will last for three weeks. The following modest changes will balance the need to protect the health-care system while gradually restoring services and activities for Manitobans.
Previous
restrictions in the orders will remain, with the following changes in effect
beginning January 23rd for the Winnipeg (except for Churchill),
Southern Health–Santé Sud, Interlake–Eastern and Prairie Mountain Health
regions:
·
Household limits: orders will be expanded to allow increased
personal connections to support the well-being of Manitobans by allowing:
-
Two designated people (family or friends) to visit a household under a
new ‘rule of two’;
-
Outdoor visits of up to five people only plus members of a household on
an outdoor private property; and
- Funerals to have up to 10
people in addition to the officiant under clear COVID-19 protection protocols.
·
Retail operations: orders will be expanded to eliminate the
essential items list, allowing all stores to open for the sale of products
provided they maintain physical distancing and occupancy limits of 25 per cent
only or a maximum of 250 people, whichever is lower.
·
Health and personal services: orders will be expanded to allow for
the operation of basic services that promote physical and mental health for
Manitobans:
- Non-regulated health
services, such as pedorthists and reflexologists, to reopen with adequate
physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing
purposes; and
- Barber shops and hair
stylists to reopen at 25 per cent capacity with adequate physical distancing
and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.
Given
the high case counts in northern Manitoba communities, the changes outlined
above will not apply to that region or Churchill. Household restrictions,
retail operations limited to essential items only, and health and service
operations will remain limited to regulated health professions.
As steps are taken toward a safe, gradual reopening to protect Manitobans, the
province will continue to engage Manitobans to provide their feedback via
EngageMB.
Manitobans
were invited to provide feedback on the proposed reopening plans from January 19
to 21st, 35,052 responses were provided, and included:
·
62.1 per cent of respondents agreed that household limits should
be increased to allow for two people with whom you regularly interact to visit
your residence and up to five people outdoors on private property and that funerals
should be permitted to have up to 10 people, in addition to officiants;
·
73.1 per cent of respondents agreed reopening non-regulated health
professions, hair stylists and barbershops is an appropriate next step in a
gradual reopening; and
·
76.4 per cent of respondents agreed eliminating the essential
items list and limiting retail capacity to 25 per cent or 250 patrons, or
whichever is lower, is an appropriate next step in gradual reopening.
The province will monitor COVID-19 developments carefully and will
make further adjustments to ease restrictions or re-impose restrictions
depending on Manitobans’ collective success in keeping COVID-19 at bay.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
December 10, 2020
PROVINCE EXTENDS PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS, WITH MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
The Manitoba government has extended public health orders from December 12 until January 8, 2021, as part of protecting Manitobans from COVID-19 during the holiday season.
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:
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.
The updated orders and the list of items deemed essential are posted on the province’s Pandemic Response System website at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/orders/index.html#current.
Manitoba has announced the Safe at Home Manitoba program to provide support to Manitobans staying home during this critical time. Organizations, businesses and artists can visit https://https://www.safeathomemb.ca// for more information.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for current information on the
#RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the online assessment tool, and HERE for COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 20, 2020
PROVINCE TIGHTENS RESTRICTIONS TO REDUCE GATHERINGS AND SOCIAL CONTACTS IN RESIDENCES AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
Updated public health orders are in effect to further limit
residential gatherings and retail operations to help halt the spread of
COVID-19 and protect Manitobans.
The updated orders will further restrict gatherings at private residences, including a home, cottage or other vacation property, with some exceptions to allow child-care, health-care and home care services, tutoring services, construction or repairs, or to respond to emergencies. In addition, exceptions will be made for those who live on their own to have one other person visit their home.
In addition, people are prohibited from assembling in a gathering of more than five people at any indoor or outdoor public place including the common areas of a multi-unit residence, with the exception of a health-care facility or critical business that adheres to health protection measures. These measures are intended to allow for weddings, funerals and baptisms to take place with a capacity limit of five people. The province also recognizes the significant physical and mental health benefits from outdoor activities.
A retail business may open but may only sell only essential items in person, and must ensure compliance with capacity limits (25 per cent the usual capacity of the premise or 250 people, whichever is lower) and implement measures to ensure physical distancing. Retailers can continue to sell essential or non-essential items online, by telephone or by remote means for delivery or curb-side pickup. A list of essential and non-essential items are set out in the orders and in the backgrounder attached.
The province recently announced a number of increased enforcement measures that will help uphold these new orders including a contract with G4S Canada to boost COVID-19 enforcement efforts to help protect Manitobans and ensure there are consequences for those who disregard public health and emergency orders.
In all, almost 3,300 personnel across various enforcement agencies are empowered to enforce public health orders including the RCMP, municipal police agencies, the Health Protection Unit, Manitoba Conservation and Climate, Workplace Safety and Health, and the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 13, 2020
In an effort to clarify the social gatherings and household restrictions, please note that the provincial public health officials are advising Manitobans to reduce social contact and to socialize with members within their household.
In the case of a gathering at a private residence, no more than five additional members are permitted within the residence. In other words, the five-person limit does not apply to household members for private gatherings inside the home.
Gatherings of more than five, outside the household member count, are subject to fines. Again, all persons who reside at that residence are not to be included when calculating the number of people permitted.
To reiterate, the province strongly encourages all Manitobans to stay home and stay safe.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 10, 2020
Today, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, the province of Manitoba will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to halt COVID-19 transmission and protect Manitoba’s most vulnerable citizens.
The new Critical (red) level restrictions will be in effect provincewide and include:
•
Social contacts
reduced to your household only. Social gatherings are not permitted.
•
Travel to and
from northern Manitoba is restricted and non-essential travel is discouraged.
•
Retail businesses
listed as critical services, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, can remain
open at 25 per cent capacity.
•
Retail businesses
not on the list are able to provide e-service, curbside pickup or delivery
services.
•
All personal
service businesses, including hair salons, barbers and sites offering
manicures, pedicures and other esthetic services, must close.
•
Gyms and fitness
centres must close.
•
Religious and
cultural gatherings must close or be provided virtually only.
•
Restaurants must
close to the public and may be open for delivery, drive-thru or takeout only.
•
All recreational
activities, sports facilities, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, movie
theatres and concert halls must close.
In addition, no changes will be made to child-care services or to kindergarten to Grade 12 education delivery at this time. Roussin noted the province has not seen widespread transmission among children, students and staff.
There are a number of things Manitobans can do themselves to reduce the spread that go beyond the restrictions put in place, Roussin added. These include:
•
Reduce the number of shoppers from your
household to the lowest possible number. Send only one person to shop.
•
Work from home if at all possible.
•
Reduce travel unless absolutely essential.
•
Remember all those you have come in contact
with recently.
As these restrictions go into place and in all regions, Manitobans are reminded that compliance and enforcement issues can be reported by visiting and completing the reporting form at www.manitoba.ca/COVID19, or by calling 204-945-3744 or 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) and pressing option three on the call menu.
Fines for breaching or failing to comply with public health or emergency orders have recently been increased to $1,296 for individuals and $5,000 for corporations.
Click HERE to learn more.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
October 30, 2020
#RestartMB Pandemic Response
System Moves to Critical (red) in Winnipeg Metro Region
Manitoba’s chief
provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced provincewide
changes to the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System today in order to halt the
growing community transmission of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The announcement included:
Critical level
(red) in the Winnipeg Metro Region – Effective Monday, Nov. 2, the Winnipeg
Metro Region will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic
Response System. This includes the following changes:
o
Bars
and restaurants will be closed except for take-out and delivery.
o
Most
retail will be reduced to 25 per cent capacity.
o
Sports
and recreation programming will be suspended.
o
Gyms
and fitness centres will have reduced capacity to 25 per cent and masks will be
mandatory, even when exercising.
o
Movie
theatres and concert halls will close.
o
Personal
services have no change and stay at 50 per cent capacity.
o
Non-urgent
and elective surgeries and diagnostics will be suspended. Scheduled surgeries
in a number of essential and time-sensitive areas will continue to be performed
including cancer, cardiac and trauma. Patients will be contacted directly if
their scheduled surgeries are affected.
o
Visitation
at all Manitoba hospitals has been suspended, with exceptions made on a
case-by-case basis for patients receiving end-of-life care, in labour and delivery,
as well as in pediatrics.
o
Faith-based
gatherings are reduced to 15 per cent or 100 people, whichever is lower.
For
further information, click HERE.
HALLOWEEN – Be
COVID Careful. At this time, Manitoba
families are encouraged to reduce the number of close contacts outside of their
households, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.
Manitobans are also strongly encouraged to focus on the
fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This includes:
- Staying
home if you’re sick, even if your symptoms are only mild.
- Washing/sanitizing your hands
frequently.
- Covering your cough.
- Practicing physical distancing
when you are with people outside of your household.
- Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces in situations where you cannot physically distance, or as required by public health orders.
- Household members who feel unwell should not take part. Use
the COVID-19 screening
tool or the COVID-19
screening questions before participating in activities.
- If
you start to feel unwell when out, return home as soon as you can.
- Be aware of local Pandemic
Response System levels and consider alternatives to
trick or treating as appropriate to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Wash or sanitize your hands
frequently.
Physical Distancing
- Limit contact with non-household members. Trick-or-treat
within your household.
- Traditional greetings such as
handshakes, kissing and hugging should be avoided.
- Maintain a two-metre distance
from people outside of your household or extended household group. Take
turns and wait until any group ahead is gone.
- Decorate your household and yard
for distance viewing.
Masking
- Wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing cannot be
maintained or is unpredictable.
- Consider
incorporating a non-medical mask into your costume (while making sure
your eyes are unobstructed for safety).
- However,
having a costume mask on top of a non-medical mask may not be safe.
- Wear
a non-medical mask to distribute candy.
- Remember,
children under the age of two should not wear a non-medical mask. Click
here for more information on proper masks use.
Hand Hygiene
- Follow proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
including:
- Wash
your hands often with soap and water. Scrub for at least 15 seconds.
- Use
a Health Canada-approved alcohol based hand sanitizer when hands are not
visibly dirty and handwashing is not possible.
- Avoid
touching your face, mouth, nose and eyes.
- Cover
your coughs and sneezes, and then wash/ sanitize your hands after.
Treat Distribution
- Where possible, provide individual contactless candy
distribution. Use tools (e.g. tongs) to distribute candy at a distance.
- Provide individual bags and avoid
self-service such as a common candy bowl
- Supervise, as needed, while
maintaining physical distancing
- Provide wrapped, store bought
treats only
- Indoor or mall-based
trick-or-treating is permitted where physical distancing is maintained and
shared contact items are minimized or eliminated. Note that changing
public health orders and Pandemic Response System may limit or restrict
these activities. Check with the site before you make your plans.
Other Activities
- Consider only planning activities that allow people to
continue to maintain physical distancing. Avoid activities where
respiratory droplets may be exchanged, such as bobbing for apples.
- Pumpkin carving and decorating
where individual pumpkins and tools are provided and individuals practice
good hand hygiene, maintain appropriate physical distancing and adhere to
any current gathering size restrictions.
- A costume parade where physical
distancing can be maintained
- Haunted Houses/Ghost Tours/Corn
Mazes/Pumpkin Patches may be permitted, depending on local restrictions
under current public health orders and the Pandemic Response System.
However, the following guidelines must be followed:
- organizers,
staff, or attending public must self-screen using the COVID-19 screening
tool or the COVID-19 screening questions,
and stay home if unwell
- manage
line-ups carefully to ensure physical distancing
- minimize
time indoors
- consider
online bookings with timed arrivals with flexible cancellation policies
- consider
contactless payment
- recommend
all attendees (e.g. staff, volunteers, public, etc.) wear a non-medical
mask, especially indoors
- follow
store/event policy
- maintain
a two-metre distance from persons who are not in your household group
- employees,
for example in haunted houses, must maintain physical distancing from
guests
- provide
enough time and space between tour groups to maintain physical distancing
- clean
and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces between groups
- encourage
frequent hand hygiene
- any
food or beverage services must follow the appropriate provincial
guidelines
- any
other activities within the event venue must follow the appropriate
provincial guidelines
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
October 23, 2020
With the growing number of cases in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the province is introducing targeted measures under the Restricted (Orange) level of the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to reduce community spread of the virus by reducing close-prolonged contact between people.
These measures will come into effect on Monday, October 19, for a minimum of
two weeks, and include:
·
closing all beverage rooms, entertainment
facilities, casinos and bingo halls;
·
lowering indoor and outdoor gathering sizes from
10 to five, the five-person limit does not apply to household members for
private gatherings inside the home;
·
reducing group/table sizes in restaurants and
lounges from 10 to five and formally reducing capacity at these locations to 50
per cent;
·
formally reducing capacity at retail businesses
to 50 per cent, including lowering gathering sizes from 10 to five in food
courts and common areas;
·
reducing the number of spectators to 25 per cent
of a site’s capacity for after-school activities and sporting events;
· formally reducing the capacity of museums,
galleries and libraries to 50 per cent and requiring sites to collect contact
information for all attendees; and
·
requiring gyms and fitness centres to collect
contact information for all attendees.
The current measures requiring
mandatory mask use in indoor public places, reducing liquor service hours and
noise restrictions at licensed facilities continue to be in force in the
region.
In order to reduce community spread, residents in the Winnipeg Metropolitan
Region are strongly encouraged to limit the number of people from each
household who go shopping. Families with children in after-school or sporting
activities are strongly encouraged to have only one parent attend events, games
or practices. People going to gyms or fitness centres must wear a mask unless
they are participating in physical activity.
These measures will be in effect for two weeks, and may be renewed with additional restrictions if these changes are unable to slow the community transmission currently seen in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Starting Monday, September 28, 2020, masks are mandatory in the office. For the safety of our employees and citizens, a limited number of individuals will be permitted within the office at one time (under 10), along with hand hygiene and physical distancing. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or generally not feeling well, please do not visit the office at this time.
As an alternative to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at 204-467-5711 (between office hours) or email info@rmofrosser.com with any inquires, as we will still be communicating in this fashion.
If you are dropping off payment, please use the drop box in the door. Payments can also be made online through Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Credit Union, TD Canada, Scotiabank or via Telpay.ca.
If you wish to make a payment by cash, please contact our CAO, Larry Wandowich, and he will arrange to meet you at the office to process your payment. Larry can be reached at 204-390-0636.
We will continue to follow the Province’s recommendations and will keep our community notified of any changes.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND NOTICES FROM THE RM OF ROSSER REGARDING COVID-19:
___________________________________________________________________________________________September 25, 2020
Provincial Response Level: CAUTION
COVID-19 is still a threat across Manitoba, however transmission levels are low. The Chief Provincial Public Health Officer has set the response level to yellow.
Today, the Province of Manitoba has announced the following;
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.6 per cent and 53 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today, bringing the number of cases in Manitoba to 1,764.
However, a previously announced case from the Winnipeg health region was removed from the case totals pending further case investigation, bringing the net new cases identified since yesterday to 53.
The data shows:
• two cases in
the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• two cases in
the Interlake–Eastern health region;
• two cases in
the Northern health region;
• four cases in
the Southern Health–Santé Sud; and
• 44 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The data also
shows:
• 487 active
cases and 1,258 individuals have recovered from COVID-19;
• there are 13
people in hospital and six people in intensive care; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 19.
Confirmed laboratory testing numbers show 1,607 tests were completed on Wednesday and 2,354 tests were completed on Thursday, bringing the total number of lab tests completed since early February to 173,999. Case investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.
Manitoba's public health officials will be elevating the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System level for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to Restricted (orange) effective September 28, with new measures being put in place help slow the spread of COVID-19.
This includes
the:
• City of
Winnipeg;
• City of
Selkirk;
• Town of
Stonewall;
• Rural
Municipality (RM) of Cartier;
• RM of
Headingley;
• RM of
Macdonald;
• RM of
Ritchot;
• RM of
Rockwood;
• RM of Rosser;
• RM of
Springfield;
• RM of St. Andrews;
• RM of St.
Clements;
• RM of St.
François Xavier;
• RM of Taché;
• RM of West St.
Paul;
• RM of East St.
Paul;
• Town of
Niverville; and
• Village of Dunnottar.
As of Monday, September 28, masks will be mandatory in all indoor public places in these communities. Gatherings will also be restricted to 10 people, both indoors and outdoors.
These restrictions will remain in place for a minimum of four weeks (two incubation periods of the virus). Further direction or additional restrictions may be put in place by public health at any time. All other existing orders and rules for schools, child care, retail, museums, theatres and casinos will remain the same for the time being.
In addition to these measures, government and public health officials are consulting with the restaurant industry as well as bars, beverage rooms, brew pubs, microbreweries and distilleries on steps that could be implemented to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Additional measures may be put in place following these consultations.
Public health officials have advised River East Collegiate in Winnipeg of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the school on September 18. Based on the public health investigations, the exposure was assessed to be low risk. The infection was not acquired at school.
In addition, public health officials have declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over at Fred Douglas Lodge and Concordia Place personal care homes. The site has returned to the Caution (yellow) level on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
The Chief Provincial
Public Health officer strongly encourages residents of and visitors to Winnipeg
to focus on these fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
• People must
stay home if sick.
• Wash/sanitize
your hands, cover your cough and physically distance when you are with people
outside your household.
• If you cannot
physically distance, you should wear a mask to help reduce your risk.
• Reduce the number of close contacts outside your household, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.
Unless recommended by public health officials, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present. Employers are asked to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health officials.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view
the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the online assessment tool, and HERE for COVID-19 symptoms.
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August 28, 2020
Dear fellow neighbours and friends,
As I read
the Winnipeg Free Press article (link below), titled "Rural Communities
Uniquely Challenged by Pandemic”, I feel inspired to reach out to our Rosser community.
With the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Prairie
Mountain Health region, elevating it to the restricted level (orange) according
to the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System, we are reminded to return to the
fundamentals to help stop the spread. This means physical distancing,
practicing proper hand hygiene, staying home if feeling ill, etc.
Online tools are at our fingertips. The
online assessment tool can be found at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ and
COVID-19 symptoms can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/about.html#collapse4.
The Province of Manitoba states that unless recommended by public health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. If you are an employer, the Province asks to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health.
As I’ve shared with you before, I truly believe that although we are a small community, we are strong, resilient, and have an extraordinary ability to support each other. Please continue to work together and assist any of your neighbours that may need extra care at this time.
Take care and be well until we meet again.
Warm regards,
Frances Smee
Reeve
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RESTORING SAFE SERVICES: MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY PHASE 3
Planned for implementation on June 21, 2020.
The Manitoba government released PHASE 3 - DRAFT PLAN of the Roadmap to Restore Services. Changes proposed in the draft Phase Three plan, outlined below, are in addition to those introduced in Phase One and Phase Two. Conditions outlined in earlier phases continue to apply and critical services can continue to operate. If public health results deteriorate or guidelines are not sufficient, Phase 3 measures may be paused and previous measures may be re-introduced.
Public Gatherings: Faith-Based and Other Cultural Gatherings
Public Gatherings: Pow Wows and Other Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Gatherings
Self-Isolation for Manitobans Returning to and Domestic Travellers Entering Manitoba
Post-Secondary Institutions and Vocational Colleges
Permanent Outdoor Amusements Parks
Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Golf Courses
Travel to Northern Parks, Campgrounds, Cabins, Lodges and Resorts
Restaurants, Bars, Beverage Rooms, Brew Pubs, Microbreweries and Distilleries
Therapeutic or Health Care Businesses
To view the changes proposed in the Phase 3 Draft Plan click here. For the complete version, PDF file, click here.
SURVEY - The Province is asking Manitobans to comment on the draft plan. If you would like to participate, please provide your feedback on the Phase 3 – Draft Plan by completing the survey here.
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May 29, 2020
Greetings! Below, please find information relating to the Province of Manitoba and the Rural Municipality of Rosser.
On Wednesday the Province announced that on June 1st Manitoba will be moving into PHASE 2 of the RESTORING SAFE SERVICES: MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY.
Community centres and other multi-purpose facilities such as church basements, arenas and town halls can be reopened with capacity limitations and prescribed operating procedures.
As it relates to Senior clubs/activities, the Public Health officials have stated, "Seniors are at increased risk of more serious complications from COVID-19 disease. However, there are many services provided to this population that are critical for their physical and mental well-being. Any further delay to operations may result in harmful effects.” That being said, please adhere to the guidelines featured under "Seniors Centres/Clubs” in addition to the general guidance that all groups need to follow.
To view the PHASE 2 plan click here.
Note
that changes in the Phase Two plan outlined below are in addition to those
introduced in Phase One. If no changes are below, the conditions outlined in
Phase One still apply. Essential services can continue to operate. Click on any of the links below to learn
more.
·
Public
Gatherings (Effective May 22)
·
Professional
Team Sports (Effective May 22)
·
Outdoor
Visits in Personal Care and Long-Term Care Settings (Effective May 29)
·
Outdoor Drive-in Events (Effective June 1)
·
Child
Care Services (Effective June 1)
·
Schools
(Effective June 1)
·
Day
Camps (Effective June 1)
·
Post-Secondary
Institutions and Vocational Colleges (Effective June 1)
·
Team
Sports and Other Recreational Activities (Effective June 1)
·
Outdoor
Recreation Facilities and Golf Courses (Effective June 1)
·
Travel
to Northern Parks, Campgrounds, Cabins, Lodges and Resorts (Effective June 1)
·
Community/Services
Centres (Effective June 1)
·
Seniors
Centres/Clubs (Effective June 1)
·
Personal
Services Businesses (Effective June 1)
·
Restaurants
(Effective June 1)
·
Bars,
Beverage Rooms, Brew Pubs, Micro-Brewers and Distilleries (Effective June 1)
·
Film
Production (Effective June 1)
· Therapeutic or Health Care Businesses (Effective June 1)
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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May 21, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
Greetings
and thank you to all for doing your part to flatten the curve. Below, please
find information relating to the Province of Manitoba and the Rural
Municipality of Rosser.
Public health officials advise no new cases of
COVID-19 have been identified as of today. The total number of lab-confirmed
positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is 290.
The significant efforts taken by Manitobans to
reduce the spread of COVID-19 continue to have the desired effect and the
Province is moving towards publishing a date and the rules around Phase 2 of
restoring services. Before Phase two starts, as of tomorrow, May 22, public
health orders will be modified to increase the limit on gathering size to no
more than 25 people for indoor premises and 50 for outdoor areas, providing
social distancing measures are in place. Other changes such as an expansion
of the types of businesses or facilities that can re-open are being discussed
as part of Phase 2, and more details will be announced once those decisions are
made. For the citizens of Rosser, this means the community centres are not
allowed to open yet.
In addition, work is underway Provincially to allow limited, outdoor visitation at personal care homes. Individual facilities are putting procedures in place and will be contacting families directly to provide details including the start date, locations and hours for visitation. Facilities are expected to have this in place by Friday, May 29. This is not a return to normal but does provide a balance between ensuring the health of residents while retaining access to social connections. Indoor visits will remain suspended for now, except for compassionate reasons.
RESTORING SAFE SERVICES:
MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY
PHASE 2 – DRAFT PLAN
Today, the Manitoba government released PHASE 2 - DRAFT PLAN of the Roadmap to Restore Services. To view the changes proposed in the Phase Two draft plan click here. Please Note: Changes in the Draft Plan for Phase Two are in addition to those introduced in Phase One. If no changes are outlined in the Draft Plan for Phase Two the conditions outlined in Phase One still apply. The Province is asking Manitobans to comment on the draft plan. If you would like to participate, please provide your feedback on the Phase 2 – Draft Plan by completing the survey click here.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE – Effective June 1st, the Municipal Office will be open to the public three days per week; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
For the safety of our employees and citizens, limited number of
individuals will be permitted within the office at one time, along with hand
hygiene and physical distancing. If you
are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or generally not feeling well, please do
not visit the office. As an alternative
to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at
204-467-5711 (between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday) or
email info@rmofrosser.com with
any inquires.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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May 11, 2020
Click on the title below to view a notice from Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, encouraging people to seek care at emergency rooms if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to register with Family Doctor Finder to secure a regular health care provider if you don't already have one:
IERHA - Emergency Departments Open
May 6, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
As businesses in the province are re-opening, the Province of Manitoba has created a web page where you can obtain further information regarding the Province’s Phrased Approach to restoring safe service. Please reference the Q & A/Updates for Businesses section. Here is the link for the web page: https://engagemb.ca/covid19-csp
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April 30, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
Greetings and thank you to all for doing your part to flatten the curve. Below, please find information relating to the Rural Municipality and the Province of Manitoba.
Raise the Roof Rosser - Much appreciation to those who joined in the "Raise the Roof Rosser”, held April 19th, where Rosser residents honoured those working to ease our burdens and for those recovering their health during this pandemic. Many captured those exciting moments and can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Municipal Office - In a further effort to practice social distancing and for the safety of our employees and citizens, our Municipal Office is still closed for public access while we are working on a plan on how to safely open.
As an alternative to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at 204-467-5711 (between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday) or email info@rmofrosser.com with any inquires. Should access be required, we will schedule a time to meet in person.
The public is allowed to attend any Council Meetings during this time, however social distancing measures will be in effect. We will also provide interim electronic web access to those wishing to view the meeting remotely.
Utility Bills - Municipal Council Members certainly understand the financial hardship that the current pandemic has caused to some families. In an effort to provide some relief to those having difficulties making payments, the Council has decided to waive any interest on utility accounts in arrears for the months of April and May. For those that are unable to pay your utility bill by the due date, please email accounts@rmofrosser.com or call 204-467-5711 and ask for the utility payment officer.
Quick
Highlights from the Province
·
Restoring Safe Services Together: Roadmap
The Province has released a roadmap highlighting critical public health measures that will be in place for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies the criteria for easing secondary public health measures. It provides recommendations on how to operationalize and implement mitigation strategies, outlines the initial measures that can be eased, and sets out options for future changes. To learn more about the Province’s Phased Approach click here. To learn more about the "Restoring Safe Services – Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery” click here for the 34-page PDF.
·
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Public health officials are expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to let more Manitobans take advantage of testing. If you have cold or flu like symptoms - you can come for testing. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include cough, fever, difficulty breathing, sore throat, runny nose, malaise, headache, muscle aches, hoarse voice, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours, poor feeding (infant).
Individuals are directed to contact Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9527 to determine if testing for COVID-19 should be considered.
Click here to visit
the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority for more information.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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April 17, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
According to
the Province of Manitoba, the total number of lab-confirmed positive and
probable positive cases in Manitoba is 250 as of April 16th.
The data also
shows:
• eight individuals are currently hospitalized, which
includes four individuals in intensive care;
• 124 active cases and 121 individuals who have recovered
from COVID-19; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at five.
Quick
Highlights from the Province
- Anyone entering Manitoba, regardless
of whether it was from another country or another province must self-isolate
for 14 days.
- Manitobans are strongly encouraged to practice good hygiene
and social distancing. This includes:
-
cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20
seconds, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or
sleeve, and disposing of tissues appropriately;
-
staying home and away from others, especially
if you are sick; and
-
maintaining a distance of two metres or six
feet from others in public.
- Anyone
who has health concerns or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should complete
the online self-assessment at www.manitoba.ca/covid19;
- Manitobans
seeking assistance due to COVID-19 or looking to volunteer to support
others during this time can visit www.HelpNextDoorMB.ca to
register.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the
Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
We are witnessing the very best of humanity at this time of global crisis. Let’s continue to care and look out for each other. We’re all in this together.
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April 15, 2020
Message from the Reeve:
Hello everyone:
As always, I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Indications
are that our self-distancing, isolation, hand washing and general disinfecting
practices may be paying off. However, we still need to remain vigilant as the
numbers and our situation could change very quickly.
We also want to keep in mind those frontline workers who are
continuing to provide essential services. This includes healthcare workers, first
responders and fire fighters, as well as those working at food stores, banks
and credit unions, hardware stores, gas stations, pet stores, hotels and
motels, post offices….and the list goes on.
In cities around the world, people are sending out their thanks by clapping, singing from balconies, honking horns etc. In rural settings, it’s a little more challenging but the truth is many of us are able to make louder noises. To honour all those who are providing services during this crisis, and those who are working to regain their health, we are inviting all Rosser residents to step outside this Sunday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon and make as much noise as you can. Sing, shout, clap, play a drum, honk a horn, ring a bell, get your dogs barking and your ducks quacking, get your high school saxophone out and let fly. For those in villages you can wave at your neighbours and give them a thumbs up. For those on the farm, try and see if you can hear your neighbours and if they can hear you. Blast that semi horn! Capture those moments in photos and/or videos and post them on our new Facebook Public Group, or tag us @RosserTogether on Twitter and Instagram. Alternatively, you can email them to rossertogether@gmail.com.
Facebook
Public Group (click here)
Remember, we are all in this together! Keep looking out for one another, keep your
chin up and keep on keeping on.
With many thanks to all,
Frances
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April 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, all Manitobans have
a role to play in slowing its spread and minimizing its impact on the
health-care system and in communities. Please
continue to wash hands, disinfect areas around your home and work, practice
social distancing, and take common preventive measures. It’s important to stay
informed and understand the facts. Please visit the Province of Manitoba
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the
Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
We understand and
appreciate the scale and scope of COVID-19 can be very challenging and may
cause increased stress and anxiety. Information and resources on managing
stress are
available to help you and your family. Please click on the blue link in the
previous sentence.
The following is further information that
may help inform you:
-The Province of Manitoba has directed
that only essential business will remain open and operational effective April
1st, 2020 at 12:01 am until further notice.
For a complete list of all essential services, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/2019_2020/orders-soe-03302020.pdf
-The Rosser Transfer Station will remain open regular hours at this time (Mon & Thurs 1pm-5pm, and Fri & Sat 9am-5pm) To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, medical items such as gloves, masks, sanitizing wipes and facial tissues are not to be put in your recycling bins. These items are considered contaminated and when they end up in the blue bins, sorting staff have to manually remove them off the line. For the health and safety of the collection and sorting staff, please only include accepted items in your recycling.
When visiting our transfer station, please ensure you practice social
distancing by standing a minimum of two meters away from the attendant. Signage is also posted onsite stating that
only one vehicle will be allowed on the hill at once. If a vehicle is already on the hill when you
arrive, please wait at the STOP sign until the vehicle has exited. Please note the ‘giveaway shack’ is closed.
-As Manitoba’s health system
continues with preparations to ensure the province is prepared to meet the
needs of patients and to ensure appropriate protection from COVID-19 is
available to health-care workers, donations of the following supplies are now
welcome by the province:
• N95
respirators of various models and sizes, both hospital and industrial grade;
•
surgical/procedure masks;
• gloves;
• disposable
gowns and
• disinfectants and cleaners.
Supplies
must be in original packaging, clean and in useable condition. Expired supplies are not able to be accepted.
For more information on donating supplies, visit:
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/supply-donations/ or call (toll-free) 1-833-408-0101.
-There
have been reports of multiple phishing scams related to COVID-19. Many are
asking people for credit card information to provide medication following
positive test results. This is not a call that Manitobans would receive from
public health officials. Manitobans are advised not to provide any financial
data. Hang up on the caller and to report the call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud
Centre at (toll-free) 1-888-495-8501.
-As we understand many people are taking this opportunity to ‘spring
clean’ and declutter their homes, it is suggested that you please refrain from
holding any yard or garage sales at this time, while we all do our best to practice
social distancing!
Thank you for doing your part to flatten the curve. Now more than ever, we need the cooperation of everyone. Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should use the provincial online tool to assess and then call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.
Take care of yourself and take care of each other.
~ Message from the RM of Rosser - March 26, 2020~
Yesterday, public health officials advise 14 additional probable cases of COVID-19 have been identified, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 35 at this time.
All are encouraged to continue to wash hands, disinfect areas
around your home and work, practice social distancing, and take common preventive
measures. It’s
important to stay informed and understand the facts. Please visit the
Province of Manitoba website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
The following is further information that may help inform you:
Drinking Water –According to the World Health Organization, there is no evidence that the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is present in or being transmitted by drinking water supplies. We continue to receive best practices from the Province of Manitoba Office of Drinking Water.
Rosser Municipal Office – Our office is still
closed for public access until further notice.
We will carry on business as usual the best we can via phone and email. As LI2 debenture prepayments are due March
31, 2020, cheque payments can be made using the drop box in the door. You can also pay online through Bank of
Montreal, CIBC, Credit Union, TD Canada, Scotiabank or via Telpay.ca.
If you wish to make a payment by cash, please contact our CAO, Larry Wandowich, and he will arrange to meet you at the office to process your payment. Larry can be reached at 204-390-0636.
Rosser Postal Office – In an effort to practice social distancing, and the fact that the Rosser Postal Office is a small confined space, a limit of one customer is permitted within the office. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Community Centres – Our municipality community centres have taken a lead role by voluntarily closing during this time, as they do their part to help people adhere to social distancing.
Groceries and Medication – If you are heading out, consider contacting a neighbour or friend and offer to pickup any groceries or medication on their behalf. This act of kindness will help limit the number of people in stores.
Online Shopping – The pandemic has led to a spike in online shopping. If you prefer to purchase your groceries online, and your home falls within the approved delivery service region, do expect delays. Anticipate what you may need and plan ahead. But please don’t hoard.
Manitobans Helping Manitobans– Consider volunteering your time. A new online tool has been introduced for Manitobans to help vulnerable Manitobans (such as the elderly, disabled and medically vulnerable). Help Next Door MB is a network of helpers coming together as a community. If you are a volunteer ready to provide your support or someone who needs a helping hand through these difficult times, this platform can connect you. To learn more, please visit Help Next Door MB (Click Here)
To catch up on municipality updates and communication from our Reeve, visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice (Click Here).
We are witnessing the very best of humanity at this time of global crisis. Let’s continue to care and look out for each other. We are all in this together.
~Message from the Reeve - March 24, 2020~
Hello neighbours and friends:
I hope this finds you all well and coping with the many changes
that are impacting you and your family at this stressful time. Manitoba currently
has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country, but this could
change at any time. If we are to keep our numbers low, we must continue to
rigorously practice social distancing protocols. We must also remember that
each province has different testing strategies, so we shouldn’t assume too much
by statistics alone. The reality remains that our only chance of containing
this outbreak is to be vigilant in following the directives of the Chief
Medical Officer of Health regarding hygiene, social distancing, self-quarantine,
and the restrictions on travel and non-essential services. Updates are always
available on the government websites: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.htmlor
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Yesterday, the Province implemented a 14-day self-isolation
requirement for all those returning from travels outside Manitoba, including to
other areas in Canada. Our CAO, Larry Wandowich, returned this past weekend
from Alberta and has placed himself in self isolation. Plans were already in
place at the municipal office to address the absence of any staff member, and
so Larry will be carrying on his duties and continuing his leadership from his
home for the next several days.
On a positive note, the Federal Government has announced
further funding to the Farm Credit Canada program which will assist our farm
families and agricultural operations to weather the coming days and the
uncertainties that we are facing.
We continue to be advised that the supply chain in Canada
has not been adversely affected, however to ensure this continues to be
the case we need to maintain reasonable consumption and purchasing practices. Hoarding
is neither required nor recommended. We have learned as well, that pharmacies
are now filling prescriptions for 1 month supplies only, to ensure there are no
shortages of vital medications.
Rosser Council and staff continue to work hard running
day-to-day operations while complying with all specified standards. We remain in
close touch with the Provincial and Federal governments, as well as service
providers and neighbouring communities. Please feel free to call any member of
Council if you have questions or concerns. We would also love to hear positive
stories of how our community is rising to meet this challenge!
Take care. Keep looking out for each other.
Frances Smee
Reeve
~Message from the Reeve - March 18, 2020~
Hello everyone:
I just wanted to reach out to our community to let you know that Rosser Council and staff are continuing to work with all levels of government, social services and community resources to make sure we are well-positioned to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak.
PLEASE take social-distancing recommendations seriously. Now is the time we can make a real difference in lessening the coming impact to our community. Don’t wait until the virus is on our doorstep.
The supply chain in Canada has not been disrupted so hoarding is not necessary and, in fact, strongly discouraged.
Cartier Water Co-op reports they have topped up all chemicals required to continue services. As well, their suppliers have confirmed that they do not predict shortages.
Because of early attention to the COVID-19 situation, the RM has all supplies required by office staff, Public Works and our Fire Department in stock.
We suggest that people fill prescriptions for a 3-month period. Pharmacies are able to do this but do not look to get a year’s supply of any medication.
Reports confirm Canadian blood supplies are starting to be negatively affected because of social distancing protocols. If you are in a position to give blood, contact Canadian Blood Services to set up an appointment. www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283.
Remember to stay in touch with neighbors who might need groceries picked up, other assistance or may just want to chat. There will be some people in our community feeling particularly isolated and vulnerable at this time. A phone call and a friendly voice might make all the difference.
Council has asked me to tell you that all council members are available to take calls and answer any questions you may have. As we have mentioned before, the Province is taking the lead on dealing with the outbreak and they have all updated information on their website. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
And, the simplest thing we can all do to safeguard our health is wash our hands!
Take care and be well,
Frances Smee
Reeve
~Message from the Reeve - March 13, 2020~
Dear fellow neighbours,
Further to today’s Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice, I reach out to you to inform you that our municipality is taking this matter seriously and remind you to refer to the Manitoba Government health hyperlinks to be well informed on all updates.
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice (Click Here).
This is a stressful time for everyone and certainly not something any of us expected. Although we are a small community, we are strong, resilient, and have an extraordinary ability to support each other. Please continue to work together and assist any of your neighbours that may need extra care at this time.
Take care and be well until we meet again.
Warm regards,
Frances Smee
Reeve
