Manitoba government pulls back on some COVID 19 rules

Stylist Hayley Hehir, right, cuts the hair of client Francesca Shashkova at Tusk Hair in Camden, London, after opening at midnight to the first post-lockdown customer as restrictions are eased across England early Saturday, July 4, 2020. The easing of restrictions, which were imposed on March 23, allows businesses including pubs, restaurants and hair salons, to reopen to members of the public with measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP) PA

By The Canadian Press

Posted January 21, 2021 1:00 pm.

Last Updated January 21, 2021 1:05 pm.

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WINNIPEG _ The Manitoba government says it is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions in all areas except the northern health region.

Starting Saturday, non-essential retail stores will be allowed to open at 25 per cent capacity.

Barber shops, hair salons, reflexologists, and some other personal services will also be able to open.

A ban on social visits in homes is also being eased.

Households will be allowed to designate two people who will be allowed to visit them in their homes.

The northern region will continue under existing restrictions because COVID-19 case numbers continue to be high.

Overall daily case counts have been trending down in the province.

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