COVID-19 Friday.Dr. Jazz Atwal, Manitoba’s deputy Manitoba chief public health officer, has scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m.
Global News will stream the event live here. All adult Manitobans could get first COVID-19 shot by May 18 The media availability comes as new loosened public health orders go into effect across the province Friday.Starting Friday at 12:01 a.m., maximum capacity at stores and restaurants increases to 50 per cent from 25, though restaurants will still have to ensure that only members of the same household sit together.Indoor religious services are able to run at 25 per cent capacity or 100 people — whichever is lower — up from 10 per cent.