Manitoba reflects on COVID-19 pandemic's impact through photos

Five years after the first COVID-19 cases in Manitoba, the province reflects on the pandemic's impact through photos. The pandemic led to empty streets, remote learning, and thousands of deaths, with 3,821 reported as of March 6. Initially, Manitoba declared a state of emergency, closing schools and public spaces. As restrictions eased, businesses reopened under strict guidelines, but visits to care homes remained limited. Protests against restrictions began in late 2020 and intensified in 2022. In 2023, the World Health Organization declared the global COVID-19 emergency over. Manitoba's public health officer emphasized the need for healing while acknowledging that the pandemic's effects continue to be felt.