Secure, Online Portal Improves Access to COVID-19 Lab Results for Manitobans; Virtual Options Support Care while Reducing the Need for Some In-Person Visits

Manitobans now have access to their negative COVID-19 test results via a secure online portal. The partnership between Shared Health and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) will improve access to information and reduce wait times for negative COVID-19 test results.

Shared Health and Infoway are also partnering to support virtual visits, ensuring that Manitobans are able to continue receiving care and support for chronic or episodic health care while reducing the need for in-person visits.

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“The availability of COVID-19 test results online will improve access to this vital information for Manitobans, speeding up the availability of negative test results and reducing anxiety and stress for those awaiting results.” — Perry Poulsen, Provincial Lead & CIO, Digital Health

“Virtual visits will safely help patients to connect to the care they need while reducing the potential for exposure, which benefits everyone. We’re proud to support solutions that help doctors’ offices remain open and that help reduce anxiety for patients by enabling them to gain quicker access to their lab results. — Michael Green, President & CEO, Canada Health Infoway