Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman is calling on the provincial government to do more to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes after eight residents of one facility died over the weekend. We would encourage Mayor Bowman to do the same and join 'Team Manitoba' so that we can work together to fight COVID." Asked about the outbreak at Maples care home, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government was deeply concerned and is encouraging provinces to learn from each other about best practices. WATCH | Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman's response:All hands on deck needed for COVID-19 outbreaks in care facilities, Winnipeg mayor tells province 2:23 Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman wants the province to be more proactive in its handling of COVID-19 after an incident at Maples Long-Term Care Home, where paramedics were called in to care for 12 residents. WATCH | Winnipeg mayor on COVID-19 deaths at Maples Long Term Care Home:

Source: CBC News November 09, 2020 16:23 UTC