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New business closures in Manitoba aimed at slowing COVID-19 spread

WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is forcing non-essential businesses to shut down to try to slow the spread of COVID-19.

 

Starting Wednesday, salons, spas, bars and other establishments are to be closed.

 

Restaurants will be allowed to remain open for takeout or delivery only.

 

The closures do not affect health-care facilities, government services, banks, gas stations, manufacturers, liquor stores and other institutions.

 

The measures are similar to those already in place in some provinces and are in place until at least April 14.

 

Premier Brian Pallister says it was not an easy decision, but the move is an important step to battle the novel coronavirus.

 

The government also announced 24 news cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to 96.

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