Province to be placed in Critical (Red) Zone
Starting Thursday the entire Province of Manitoba will be moving into Critical or Code Red under the PRS, this brings further restrictions to our businesses and families. Below is a brief breakdown of some of the changes coming into effect and remember you can find links to current Covid-19 situation and information on the Town Covid-19 Information page
-Reducing social contacts to your household only. Social gatherings aren’t allowed;
-Restricting travel to and from northern Manitoba. Non-essential travel is discouraged;
-Retail businesses that are listed as critical services, such as groceries and pharmacies, can stay open at 25 per cent capacity;
-Retail businesses that aren’t listed as critical services can only provide e-service, curbside pickup, and delivery;
-Closing all personal service businesses, such as hair salons, barbers, and places offering manicures, pedicures, and other esthetic services;
-Closing religious and cultural gatherings, but they can be provided virtually;
-Closing gyms and fitness centres;
-Closing restaurants to the public. Restaurants can stay open for delivery, drive-thru, and takeout; and
-Closing all recreational activities, sport facilities, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, movie theatres, and concert halls.
**The province is not making any changes to childcare services or Kindergarten to Grade 12 education.**