This isn’t a surprise, from the Beginning we were told that this was going to be a recurrent problem. Waves are like that. Look to your Neighbour, look to the vulnerable and be Kind. We Got This.
The new critical red level restrictions include:
– Suggested that 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 per cent 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.
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr Brent Roussin says steps have been taken in individual regions, but it’s time to take a more drastic approach to stop the rising case numbers, “I cannot stress enough to all Manitobans – now is the time to stay home and reduce your close contacts.”
In addition, no changes will be made to child-care services or to kindergarten to Grade 12 education delivery at this time. Roussin noted the province has not seen widespread transmission among children, students and staff.
There are a number of things Manitobans can do themselves to reduce the spread that go beyond the restrictions put in place, Roussin added. These include:
– Reduce the number of shoppers from your household to the lowest possible number. Send only one person to shop.
– Work from home if at all possible.
– Reduce travel unless absolutely essential.
– Remember all those you have come in contact with recently.
Fines for breaching or failing to comply with public health or emergency orders have recently been increased to $1,296 for individuals and $5,000 for corporations.
Manitobans are still strongly encouraged to continue to focus on the fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
– Stay home if you are sick or when any member of your family is sick.
– Reduce your contacts to your household only and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.
– Wash/sanitize your hands, cover your cough and physically distance when you must be with people outside your household.
– If you cannot physically distance, you should wear a mask to help reduce your risk.
– Get a flu shot.
