COVID-19 (coronavirus) updates

As the pandemic continues, the health and safety of our community remains the University of Manitoba's top priority, while still aiming to fulfill our mission of academic and research excellence. Part of that responsibility is to ensure we are providing clear and up-to-date information. This site is the best source of health and safety measures to keep our campus community safe.

Please check back here often.

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The path back

UM is set to take a cautious approach to welcoming our community back to campus starting this September.

The path back to UM will begin with the gradual return of staff to campus through Fall Term 2021, culminating in a full return in January 2022. This phased plan supports a safe and healthy return and respects the needs of our diverse community.

On Aug. 19, President Benarroch announced that vaccines will be required for everyone on campus starting in late fall of 2021. This vaccine protocol is in place for the balance of the 2021-22 academic year. All UM employees and students are asked to immediately upload proof of full vaccination to our secure website.

Latest updates

On August 19, 2021 UM announced all faculty, staff, students and campus visitors will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Effective Sept. 22, employees and students who are not fully vaccinated are required to undergo COVID-19 asymptomatic rapid testing prior to participating in any activity on campus. Read the important message here and also visit our Vaccine information page.
You can get vaccinated on campus. Find out more at the University Health Service.
As of Oct. 12, proof of vaccination plus a government-issued or UM staff/student ID is required to enter the UM Bookstore. Orders can be placed online or by phone for delivery or pick-up at the Customer Service window. Visit umanitoba.ca/bookstore or call 204-474-8321.
Effective Friday, September 3, in accordance with public health restrictions, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status and government-issued identification is required at entry to University of Manitoba sport and recreational facilities.
The path back to UM will begin with the gradual return of staff to campus between September 2021 and January 2022 in a phased plan that supports a safe and healthy return and respects the needs of our diverse community.

Vaccine information for the UM community

UM wants to ensure our campuses are as safe as possible for our community and to allow us to return to as much in-person activity as we can, as quickly and safely as we can and will require faculty, staff, students and visitors to campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Health and safety protocols

UM continues to follow or exceed the province’s public health orders relating to COVID-19. Please find our most recent guidelines here on masks, distancing, cleaning, testing and illness.

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Additional information for students

The health and safety of our community is our top priority. Here you will find resources that will help ensure we are working together to keep everyone safe.

Additional information for faculty, researchers and staff

Please tap the main link to get to the Faculty, Researchers and Staff page, or use the following menu to get to the specific information you require.

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Government/External:
Travel information:
- Government of Canada travel information
- Government of Manitoba travel information
Health and Wellness at UM:
Information on COVID-19:
- Government of Canada's COVID-19
- Manitoba Health's COVID-19
Teaching and Learning:
Other UM:
COVID-19 forms/documents