New public health orders coming into effect in Manitoba to curb spread of Omicron variant

New health restrictions will be coming into effect in Manitoba as the province continues to deal with a surge of the Omicron variant.

New health restrictions will be coming into effect in Manitoba as the province continues to deal with a surge of the Omicron variant.

Manitoba has had 2,154 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday and the five-day test positivity rate is 19 per cent province wide.

Premier Heather Stefanson, along with Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, announced the restrictions will put limits on gathering sizes and liquor sales throughout the province.

The new orders will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28.

The orders stipulate gathering sizes must not exceed 50 per cent of capacity at a space or 250 people, whichever is smaller.

This will apply to:

• Indoor and outdoor public gatherings;