"..... for instance, Dr. Brent Roussin, who has been front and centre throughout the pandemic. As the province’s chief public health officer, he plays a essential role in the response to COVID-19. Standing above the political fray, his position is critical in the messaging to Manitobans. The more he is trusted, the more able we will be to flatten the curve for good.
In October, before the second wave hit, Roussin’s approval levels were impressive as 81 per cent of Manitobans gave the doctor the thumbs up; however, as the third wave dragged Manitoba into the spotlight as the worst COVID hotspot in North America, Roussin’s approval rating fell to 67 per cent.
He’s still head and shoulders ahead of Brian Pallister’s approval rating of 29 per cent, but Roussin’s approval rating actually fell further than that of the premier, dropping 14 points since the fall compared to the 12-point decline for Pallister in the same period."
Funny, a society that believes its medical experts. The 20% was surely our bible-belters and hard core, I can't think of a nice word to call them, sorry. I can understand the drop in popularity, "The kids are still in the house!" No, it has not been easy for some.