Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Surveillance and response measures; Detecting and isolating cases
Level of Jurisdiction: Manitoba
Lead People/Agency: Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister: Cameron Friesen
Chief Provincial Public Health Officer: Dr. Brent Roussin
Overview: Manitoba has taken efforts to prepare for the novel coronavirus. These efforts include the implementation of enhanced precautions for the detection, isolation and testing of the virus, as well as making sure that healthcare providers are informed of the virus symptoms. Furthermore, any suspected or confirmed cases of the virus must be reported to the chief provincial public health officer of Manitoba.
Full details here: https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/?archive=&item=46797
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation, National -government
Evidence/Justification: Public health officials in Manitoba are working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization to monitor the situation as it evolves.