Fines are on the way for Manitobans that decide to gather or disregard public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister alongside Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman made the announcement today.
Fine amounts, which are effective immediately, will see individuals breaching orders be fined $486 while businesses will be fined $2,542, and up to six months in jail.
In Winnipeg, those who spot non-compliance can call 311.
When it comes to locally in the Parkland, public health officers are working with the RCMP and First Nation police services to make these measures in effect for municipalities outside of Winnipeg. Those plans are now underway and we will provide more when additional information becomes available.
As of today, there are 221 cases of COVID-19 in the province. 149 of which are active, 69 have recovered, and three people have died.
