Things aren’t quite as restrictive in Manitoba as they were supposed to be.
The entire province is now under red level COVID-19 restrictions, however, the government has eased the rules.
Originally health officials announced no interaction outside of your household, but now they say no more than your household plus five.
As of Thursday morning, Manitoba was reporting over 5,600 active cases of the coronavirus including 218 hospitalizations.
They’re averaging just over 5,300 tests done per day with a positive result rate of 10.7%.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brent Roussin says “Manitobans don’t need a law to do what is right-restrict your social interactions to your household. Not because you’ll be fined, but because it’s the right thing to do to fight COVID-19.”
We don’t have time to waste on semantics and legal loopholes #Stayhome to stop the transmission of #COVID19. https://t.co/cYh2WuU5RO
— Dr. Brent Roussin (@roussin_brent) November 12, 2020
Here are a list of new restrictions:
-Social contacts reduced to your household only. Social gatherings are not permitted.
-Travel to and from northern Manitoba is restricted and non-essential travel is discouraged.
-Retail businesses listed as critical services, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, can remain open at 25% capacity.
-Retail businesses not on the list are able to provide e-service, curbside pickup or delivery services.
-All personal service businesses, including hair salons, barbers and sites offering manicures, pedicures and other esthetic services, must close.
-Gyms and fitness centres must close.
-Religious and cultural gatherings must close or be provided virtually only.
-Restaurants must close to the public and may be open for delivery, drive-thru or takeout only.
-All recreational activities, sports facilities, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, movie theatres and concert halls must close.
