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 percent.  He also reported two additional deaths with one in the Winnipeg region and one in Southern health.  Of the new cases 187 are in Winnipeg with much lower numbers in other regions including 14 in Northern health. 

Roussin announced extended restrictions as our numbers remain too high.  Indoor public gatherings are not permitted 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 percent capacity or a max of 100 individuals whichever is fewer and only one person per household is allowed to enter a businesses and 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 AM Saturday with what’s coming next to be announced later in the week.