The new rules in Manitoba to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Stricter new COVID measures take effect Tougher new measures to cut COVID’s spread took effect early Monday morning in Manitoba, limiting gatherings to ten people.

WINNIPEG — Manitobans are waking up to new rules across the province on Monday morning, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Starting now, all public gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people.

The province said there are a number of new physical, public health measures under the Public Health Act, including:

Other restrictions introduced on March 20 remain in effect.

“This order doesn't apply right now to workplaces, but that really shouldn't matter. We're in a pandemic. We need all Manitobans to step up now to reduce the transmission of this virus," said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer.

A reminder on how COVID-19 spreads: health officials said it's spread through what they call "droplets," which can be found on surfaces. For instance, if someone touches a contaminated surface and then rub their eyes, nose or mouth, they could get it.

Health officials said the virus is spread mainly through close contact with symptomatic people.