Today's the day!
We're still in code red, but the eased restrictions announced by the province earlier in the week are now in effect.
Household limits have been updated, with the new rules allowing for two designated people to visit inside a home. Outdoor private gatherings can have up to five people plus the members of the household.
Funerals may have up to 10 people in attendance, in addition to the officiant.
The new rules make things easier for retail businesses by getting rid of the "essential items" list. Businesses can now open at 25% capacity or for 250 people, whichever is lower, as long as physical distancing is maintained.
The province says orders are being expanded to allow for the operation of basic services that promote physical and mental health for Manitobans. That means non-regulated health services, such as pedorthists and reflexologists, can reopen with adequate physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.
The last change to the rules allows barbershops and hairstylists to reopen at 25% capacity with adequate physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.
These changes are in effect everywhere except the Northern Health region, which continues to see higher case volumes.
The rules will be in effect for 3 weeks, at which point the province's situation will be reassessed.
