Friday, July 31, 2020 Neepawa Banner & Press
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In this week's edition, read about a new business starting up in August, find out about the Roxy's latest decisions since the province is allowing theatres to open, take a look back at old issues of the Neepawa Press to celebrate its 125th year and much more!
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Right in the centre - Coping with COVID-19 and China
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By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
According to figures from the province of Manitoba, there were 18 flu-related deaths reported during the 2018-19 flu season, but the number varies considerably year to year. The variance is shown in these stats: 2013-14 (9), 2014-15 (48), 2015-16 (22), 2016-17 (12), 2017-18 (46), 2018-19 (18).
So far in Manitoba, we have had eight deaths from COVID-19 over about five months, so over 12 months, assuming that C-19 keeps rolling at the current rates, there would be about 18 deaths.
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Column like I see 'em - 2020 is the year of being stupid on purpose
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By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
There is an old saying that suggests, “You can’t fix stupid.” Well, apparently you can’t make it put on a tiny cloth mask either.
Recently, several events took place across Canada in protest of mandatory mask wearing policies being implemented due to COVID-19. According to the organizers, the movement, known as Hugs over Masks is fighting for the restoration of their liberties and way of life. The group via its social media platforms says that it is dedicated to removing lockdown measures its members believe are “unnecessarily harming Canadians.”…Oh sweet baby Jeebus, where do I even begin with these clowns!?
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COVID case linked to Minnedosa business
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By Eoin Devereux
July 31, 2020
A recent confirmation of a COVID-19 case in the Prairie Mountain Health region has been linked to a business in Minnedosa. On Thursday, July 30, online chatter began to circulate information regarding a hand written sign posted on the door of Blazers Mini-Mart. The posting simply said “CLOSED. Due to possible exposure to COVID-19.”
