Manitoba began Phase 4 of reopening.
Posted on July 25th 2020, 00:00Manitoba announced a modified version of the reopening which began July 25. After public feedback, the final version of Phase 4 included more cautious measures:
Gathering sizes:
Indoor gatherings were allowed to expand to 30% of the venue’s capacity or up to 500 people for outdoor gatherings, with appropriate physical distancing in place.
Travel restrictions:
The mandatory 14-day self-isolation requirement remained in place for travelers coming from Eastern Canadian provinces (Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada) and international destinations, with exemptions for some essential workers.
However, travelers from Western Canada and Northern Ontario were no longer required to self-isolate.
Personal care homes and long-term care facilities:
Visitors were allowed more flexibility to visit residents, including indoor visits in designated visitation rooms, as long as they followed specific health guidelines.
Religious services, funerals, and weddings:
Capacity for these events were expanded, again with a focus on physical distancing measures. Larger indoor events occured as long as capacity did not exceed 30% of the venue?s total.
Retail and personal services:
Businesses such as retail stores, salons, and personal care services continued to operate with restrictions on occupancy, ensuring that public health measures such as mask-wearing and sanitization were followed.
Restaurants, bars, and theatres:
These venues were permitted to operate at 50% capacity, with measures to ensure physical distancing between patrons.
Casinos and movie theatres:
Unlike the original proposal, casinos and movie theatres remained closed due to concerns about the risk of large, enclosed gatherings.
