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The Associate Director Research with VIDO-InterVac says scientists working on VIDO’s new COVID-19 vaccine are already looking to improve its effectiveness in protecting against emerging variants of the virus.

A total of 9,070 doses of vaccine were administered during the July 14 walk-in Vax-a-Thon. For people who prefer to book an appointment, there are thousands of Moderna appointments open and available to book as early as today. Thousands of Pfizer appointments are also available to book for later in July.

Manitoba public health officials are warning people of an extended period of heat for Manitoba lasting into next week, with most of the province affected with the exception of the far northeast area. Manitobans are advised to be prepared and plan for intense and long-lasting heat.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.9 per cent provincially and 2.7 per cent in Winnipeg. As of 9:30am on July 16, 2021, 39 new cases of the virus have been identified. However, two cases have been removed due to data correction. This brings the net-new number of cases today to 37 and the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 57,065.

Prairie Mountain Health will send Focused Immunization Teams (FITs) to various provincial, federal and private campgrounds in Manitoba to offer first-dose or second-dose COVID-19 vaccines to those who are interested.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 3.4 per cent provincially and 3.1 per cent in Winnipeg. As of 9:30am on July 15, 2021, 42 new cases of the virus have been identified. However, one case has been removed due to data correction. This brings the net-new number of cases today to 41 and the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 57,028.

Thompson RCMP are reporting that two boaters from the area were recently rescued after being stranded at an unnamed lake south of Thompson, Manitoba.

Manitoba Health and Seniors Care reports the hot temperatures and dry conditions experienced this summer have created ideal conditions for Culex tarsalis, mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus (WNV).

The province of Manitoba will implement the second phase of the ‘4-3-2-One Great Summer’ Reopening Path two weeks early, on July 17, as vaccination rates continue to climb across the province.

The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is four per cent provincially and 3.8 per cent in Winnipeg. As of 9:30am on July 14, 2021, 53 new cases of the virus have been identified. However, nine cases have been removed due to data correction. This brings the net-new number of cases today to 44 and the total number of lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 56,987.