During his press conference on Thursday, Dr. Brent Roussin said the message from public health on social gatherings is clear: stay home and socialize only with members of your household.
While that message is not necessarily one of the measures that’s enforceable by a fine, Roussin says Manitobans don’t need a law to do what is right.
Again, #Stayhome to stop the transmission of #COVID19. That’s it. That’s the message. https://t.co/RDSXITO8jB
— Dr. Brent Roussin (@roussin_brent) November 12, 2020
“Right now we’re going to get back on track in all the regions in Manitoba. We’re going to stay home. We’re going to socialize only with our household members — and we’re going to see our numbers start to come back to more manageable rates.”
Manitobans can still legally gather in groups of five, as the cap on gatherings is unchanged in light of the province-wide red restrictions that went into effect Thursday.
“Gatherings of more than five people from outside a single household will be subject to fines,” Roussin said on Thursday.
Dr. Roussin stresses the importance of following guidelines and bringing case numbers down -- saying that Manitoba hospitals are facing a critical situation as they reach near capacity.
“We have to change the trajectory of this virus right now. That means staying home and socializing only with members of your household.”
