Manitoba restaurants, bars, churches open today, gathering sizes increase
Posted June 26, 2021 2:35 pm.
WINNIPEG (CityNews) — Manitobans will be able to return to restaurants, go to church and meet with larger groups as the province brings in the first step of its reopening plan ahead of schedule.
More than 71 per cent of eligible residents have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and about 27 per cent have had a second shot.
That means some restrictions will be loosened Saturday — a week earlier than planned.
Restaurants and bars will be limited to 25 per cent capacity indoors and 50 per cent on patios. Hair salons, gyms and indoor sports can resume operating, but with capacity restrictions. Hair and nail salons, as well as barber shops, will be available by appointment only.
Outdoor gatherings on private property will be capped at 10 people and groups in public areas will be limited to 25.
The number of worshippers at faith services will also be capped.
Businesses, such as casinos and movie theatres, will remain closed. They are expected to open at later stages of the plan this summer.
