Manitoba expands testing access for Health-Care Workers and First Responders
Manitoba will begin offering dedicated COVID-19 testing appointments for health-care workers and first responders this week that includes a partnership with the City of Winnipeg on a new dedicated testing site, Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Cameron Friesen announced today.
“Health-care workers have been on the front line of the fight against COVID-19, frequently placing themselves at greater risk of exposure to the virus in order to provide treatment and care for patients,” said Friesen. “Expanding access to timely testing recognizes their immeasurable importance to our health system fight against COVID-19.”