Manitoba Chief Public Health Officer Dr Brent Roussin reported 259 new cases of COVID-19 this afternoon, bringing the five day test positivity rate down to 13.8 per cent.  He also reported two additional deaths with one in the Winnipeg Health Region and one in the Southern Health Region. 

 

Of the new cases, 187 are in Winnipeg with much lower numbers in other regions, including 14 in the Northern Health Region. 

 

Roussin announced extended restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers remain too high. 

 

Indoor public gatherings are not allowed and visitors are not permitted on private property except in certain circumstances. Outdoor gatherings with anyone outside a household are not allowed, and that applies to all recreation spaces, playgrounds, golf courses, parks and sports fields.

 

Retail businesses are able to operate at 10 per cent capacity or a max of 100 individuals (whichever is fewer), and only one person per household is allowed to enter a businesses. Many businesses and organizations will remain closed for in person service including gyms, fitness clubs, restaurants, bars, personal service businesses, museums, galleries and libraries.

 

These will remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on May 29, with what’s coming next to be announced later in the week.