Today marks Phase 4 of Manitoba’s reopening plan.
Starting today, the province will be lifting more restrictions as a part of the Restoring Safe Services plan.
Personal Care Homes and Long-Term Care: Residents can choose 2 support people that can have indoor visits for unlimited visitation time. Residents will also be able to identify general visitors that will have indoor access when physical distancing is followed. Outdoor visits are preferred for general visitors.
Faith-Based Gatherings, Pow Wows, and Other Cultural And Spiritual Gatherings: Faith-based gatherings can resume with an occupancy limit of 30 percent, or 500 people. Subgroups or cohorts are no longer needed.
Theatres and Casinos: Stage performances and movie theatres will be allowed to reopen at 30 percent capacity, or 500 people. Sub-groups or cohorts are no longer needed.
Businesses: Physical distancing of less than 2 metres (6 ft.) is allowed in close contact businesses (salons, massage therapy) with the use of non-permeable barriers.
Casinos can now open at 30 percent capacity or 500 people.
While the province continues to relax restrictions, officials are still stressing the importance of public health guidelines.
For a look at the provincial Phase 4 plan, click here.
