The number of COVID calls that the RCMP has received in the province has decreased for the second straight week. After receiving 99 from April 21-27, the RCMP received 95 calls between April 28 and May 4.
In the West District which includes Dauphin, the number of calls received has significantly decreased. There were 36 received from April 21-27. From April 28-May 4, the RCMP received just 16.
In four weeks in the West District, 123 calls have been received from the RCMP. 12 warnings were given out in the province in the past week, one of which came in the West District.
For Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer with the RCMP, this is a positive trend.
"We've certainly flattened the curve with the number of calls," said Manaigre. "We're hoping that this trend continues across the province and in the West District. I think people are taking the orders more seriously now and that's a good thing."
With the weather turning in the right direction, the urge to get outside and enjoy the fresh air is something most people are wanting at this time.
Paul wants to remind everyone that the Public Health Order limits any gatherings to 10 people or less. He says everyone needs to be cautious so there isn't a spike in cases moving forward.
"The message is still the same. You need to maintain that social distancing and be cautious," concluded Manaigre.
No charges were laid from April 28-May 4. In one call, there was even a wedding where hundreds of people gathered. That was; however, known after the fact so the RCMP wasn't able to do anything about it.
Manitobans living outside of Winnipeg are reminded not to call 911 for COVID-19 related issues.
Reports of non-compliance can be made to the Manitoba Government Inquiry line at 1-866-626-4862.
