After the RCMP received 101 calls related to COVID-19 from April 14-20, the number of calls decreased from April 21-27, albeit by two.
From the 21-27, 99 calls were received across the province, most of which were reports of ten or more people gathering at a location and that goes against the Public Health Order that is in effect.
In the West District which includes Dauphin, there were 36 calls related to COVID-19, compared to 64 the previous week.
Three warnings were given while no charges were laid.
"I think people are now in that mode where they know what's going on," said Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer with RCMP. "I believe people are more comfortable and they understand what has to happen as far as not gathering with big groups."
Manaigre is now wondering what will happen in the near future as temperatures continue to get nicer and he knows people will have the urge to get outside and gather.
"I guess the big question is will this generate more calls or will the trend continue, that's what we'll find out very soon," continued Manaigre.
In the entire province, there were seven verbal warnings issued.
One ticket was issued and it was given to an adult male up north. On April 25, the male was instructed to self-isolate for 14 days by health professionals while he awaited his test results.
He told the medical staff that he wouldn't comply and left the hospital on foot. A short time later, he was located by the RCMP who offered him a ride home. He refused and as a result, he was charged with Failing to Comply with a Provincial Emergency Order under the Public Health Act.
Reports of non-compliance can be made to the Manitoba Government Inquiry line at 1-866-626-4862.
