New business closures in Manitoba aimed at slowing COVID 19 spread
Posted March 30, 2020 3:22 pm.
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is forcing non-essential businesses to shut down to try to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Starting Wednesday, salons, spas, bars and other establishments are to be closed.
Manitoba businesses not classified as critical must close between April 1-14.
Premier says it’s not an easy decision, but was made to protect health care workers. #covid19— Stefanie Lasuik (@StefanieLasuik) March 30, 2020
Restaurants will be allowed to remain open for takeout or delivery only.
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The closures do not affect health-care facilities, government services, banks, gas stations, manufacturers, liquor stores and other institutions.
The measures are similar to those already in place in some provinces and are in place until at least April 14.
The government also announced 24 news cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to 96.
— Courtney Rutherford (@CourtRutherford) March 30, 2020
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 30, 2020
