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RESTORING SAFE SERVICESMANITOBA'S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC

ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY

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COVID-19 Pandemic Response

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The first and second phases of Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery set out evidence-based plans to ease public health measures put in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thanks to the efforts of all Manitobans, our province has some of the lowest test positivity rates in Canada. Manitoba continues to see controlled transmission of the virus, and the health-care system has the capacity to meet any potential increase in cases while continuing to provide non-COVID-19 related services.

Public health capacity is in place for testing, case identification and follow-up and available alternative isolation accommodations, if required. Thanks to swift action to restrict access to hospitals and long-term care facilities, there have been limited outbreaks in vulnerable settings and measures encouraging safe visitation to hospitals and personal care homes remain in place to further reduce any risks. The province has also moved to restore regular health care services, including surgeries, procedures and diagnostic tests.

Preventive measures are in place in workplaces, travel restrictions have prevented the spread and importation of the virus and Manitobans are aware of and engaged with public heath information.

While we have done well, COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon. We are now at the point where we have to learn to live with the virus and do what we can to reduce the risks.

As we continue to reopen the economy, we have to adjust to some level of risk. The success of the measures introduced earlier this year is making it possible to safely restore services in phases and gradually reopen our borders. This phased approach has been working.

Many factors, current research, consultations with Manitobans and the experience of other jurisdictions all contribute to the decisions recommended by public health professionals on whether further restrictions are required, or further easing is possible.

If public health results deteriorate or guidelines are not sufficient, Phase 3 measures may be paused and previous measures may be re-introduced.

" Thanks to the efforts of all Manitobans, our province has some of the lowest numbers of cases in Canada."

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June 16 Average Number of People Testing Positive for COVID-19(Over the Past Seven Days)

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CURRENT DATAAfter the implementation of Phase One and the first few weeks of Phase Two, the transmission of COVID-19 remains largely controlled in Manitoba. In addition, case numbers in Western Canada appear to be stabilizing. For more information and data on COVID-19 in other provinces, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html or https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/epidemiological-economic-research-data.html#a1.

The percentage of people testing positive for COVID-19 remains low. As of June 16th, an average of 0.1 per cent of people tested had positive results over the past five days.

Case data from June 16th, June 9th and May 26th shows:

May 26th June 9th June 16th

Total number of lab confirmed positive and probable cases 292 300 304

Number of people hospitalized 0 0 0

Number of people in intensive care 0 0 0

Number of active cases 16 8 5

Number of recovered cases 269 285 292

Number of deaths 7 7 7

The number of people attending emergency departments or urgent care facilities with flu-like symptoms is low. As of June 16th, there have been fewer than 80 visits on average over the past five days.

Average Number of Emergency Department/Urgent Care Centre Visits for Flu-like SymptomsOver the Past Five Days

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5 Day Average Emergency Room or Urgent Care Facility VisitsInformation as of June 16, 2020

May 25 June 9

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Average Number of People Testing Positive for COVID-19Over the Past Five Days

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Labs are testing all specimen collections received daily without delay. Volumes currently average about 700-800 samples per day. Manitoba has increased the criteria for testing and has one of the most extensive criteria for testing across the country. Right now, Manitoba’s lab testing capacity allows up to 2,000 tests per day, so ample lab test capacity exists for further testing.

Lab Sample Volumes for TestingDaily Average

As of June 16th, the total number of positive cases over the last seven days where the source of the transmission cannot be effectively traced (cases not linked to other cases) is zero.

Cases not Linked to Travel or Other CasesOver the Past Seven Days

June 16 Cases not Linked to Travel or Other Cases(Over the Past Seven Days)

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June 16 Lab Sample Volumes for Testing(Daily Average)

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Current Vacancy

Acute Hospital Beds

2,432 33

Available Acute-Care Hospital Beds(As of June 16)

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CurrentVacancy

Acute Hospital Beds

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Acute Hospital Beds

2,457 30

Current Vacancy

Adult Intensive CareHospital Beds

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Available Intensive Care Unit Beds(As of Jun 16)

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Adult Intensive CareHospital Beds

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Adult Intensive CareHospital Beds

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Manitoba currently has sufficient health care capacity to manage additional COVID-19 cases.

Available Intensive Care Unit BedsInformation as of May 26th, June 9th and June 16th, 2020

Available Acute-Care Hospital BedsInformation as of May 26th, June 9th and June 16th, 2020

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ENGAGING MANITOBANS: WHAT WE’VE HEARDAt each phase of the Restoring Safe Services Plan, Manitobans have asked questions of government officials and provided feedback on proposed changes. The roadmap, which set out an evidence-based plan to ease public health measures that had escalated since mid-January, and Manitoba’s success in responding to COVID-19, is a direct result of Manitobans playing their part and being engaged in the process.

More than 124,000 times, Manitobans have submitted questions, answered surveys or participated in a telephone town hall since Phase One was launched in March:

PHASE TWO SURVEY FEEDBACKMore than 5,700 Manitobans provided feedback on the second phase through a survey open from May 21 to June 1; results from that survey are below. The survey on Phase Three remains open on EngageMB.ca until June 21, 2020.

Surveys and Questions on EngageMB

since March 30th

>46,800?

Questions answered by EngageMB on provincial public health orders and the restoring safe services planSince March 30th, 2020

town hall participants

77,000+

Feedback on the Phase Two Restoring Safe Services Survey Between May 21st and June 1st, 2020

Recreationculture and

tourism

Child careEducation andpost-secondaryPeople provided

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Publicservice

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• 77 per cent of participants definitely agreed or somewhat agreed that Phase One of Manitoba's roadmap was an appropriate, well-considered first step in restoring services safely in the province

• 75 per cent of survey participants definitely agreed or somewhat agreed that drive-in events where all participants either stay in or immediately adjacent to their vehicle should be permitted, without limitation on participants

• 65 per cent of survey participants definitely agreed or somewhat agreed that restaurants should be permitted to re-open indoor dining spaces, provided they maintain occupancy at or below 50 per cent of normal and maintain distance between tables

• 60 per cent of survey participants definitely agreed or somewhat agreed that travel to northern parks, campgrounds, cabins, lodges and resorts above the 53rd parallel should be permitted

• 58 per cent of participants definitely agreed or somewhat agreed that community-based team sports should be permitted, as long as they were modified to allow for social distancing

phase 1 approval 77%

77restaurant approval 65%

6550% capacity

drive in approval 75%

75northern travel approval 60%

60team sports approval 58%

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RESTORING SERVICES - PHASE THREE Implementation on June 21, 2020 Changes in the final Phase Three plan, outlined below, are in addition to those introduced in Phase One and Phase Two. Conditions outlined in earlier phases continue to apply and critical services can continue to operate. Detailed public health guidance for businesses is available at http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/index.html.

If public health results deteriorate or guidelines are not sufficient, Phase 3 measures may be paused and previous measures may be re-introduced.

PUBLIC GATHERINGS Change: Indoor gathering limits are increased to up to 50 and outdoor gathering limits are increased to up to 100 people.

Public gatherings of 50 people will be allowed indoors and 100 people outdoors, where members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges. This change also applies to social gatherings, worship, weddings and funerals, as well as pow wows and other Indigenous cultural and spiritual events. These gatherings must follow public health guidelines for the venue where they are being held.

Larger group sizes are allowed where distinct groups of 50 or 100 can be separated to prevent contact with other groups.

• Indoor gatherings are permitted with a maximum group size of 30 per cent of the site's capacity provided the group can be physically divided into sub-groups of 50 or fewer. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

• Larger outdoor gatherings are permitted, provided the gathering can be physically divided into sub-groups of 100 or fewer and are limited to 30 per cent of the site’s usual capacity. While some outdoor venues may have defined capacity, others may require the use of reasonableness or 30 per cent of prior capacity at an event. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

People socializing together at indoor or outdoor public settings (e.g., restaurants, bars, patios), as well as at private events (e.g., weddings, funerals), are advised to physically distance themselves from members outside of their household, except for brief exchanges. This means that seating arrangements should allow for a two metre/six foot separation between chairs.

When standing at events, a two metre/six foot separation is also recommended for non-household members. As has always been the case, members of the same household do not need to physically distance themselves from each other, at home or in public or private settings.

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Gathering organizers are asked to keep groups contained, and not let new people enter as other people leave. This is to ensure contact tracing can be done if someone tests positive for COVID-19.

It is recognized that peaceful public rallies may take place. In the event these are organized, participants can use medical or non-medical masks and should practice physical distancing of two metres except for brief exchanges.

People are reminded to stay home if they are feeling unwell, even if their symptoms are mild (visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/about/index.html for a list of symptoms). This means not attending any activities outside of your home.

People are also reminded to use the self-assessment tool or contact Health Links – Info Santé for information on getting tested. For more information, visit: https://manitoba.ca/COVID19.

PUBLIC GATHERINGS: FAITH-BASED AND OTHER CULTURAL GATHERINGS Change: Adjustments to people permitted indoors in distinct groups.

Public gatherings of 50 people will be allowed indoors and 100 people outdoors, where members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges. This change also applies to social gatherings, worship, weddings and funerals, as well as pow wows and other Indigenous cultural and spiritual events. These gatherings must follow public health guidelines for the venue where they are being held.

Larger group sizes are allowed where distinct groups of 50 or 100 can be separated to prevent contact with other groups.

• Indoor gatherings are permitted with a maximum group size of 30 per cent of the site's capacity provided the group can be physically divided into sub-groups of 50 or fewer. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

• Larger outdoor gatherings are permitted, provided the gathering can be physically divided into sub-groups of 100 or fewer and are limited to 30 per cent of the site’s usual capacity. While some outdoor venues may have defined capacity, others may require the use of reasonableness or 30 per cent of prior capacity at an event. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

People socializing together at indoor or outdoor public settings (e.g., restaurants, bars, patios), as well as at private events (e.g., weddings, funerals), are advised to physically distance themselves from members outside of their household, except for brief exchanges. This means that seating arrangements should allow for a two metre/six foot separation between chairs.

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When standing at events, a two metre/six foot separation is also recommended for non-household members. As has always been the case, members of the same household do not need to physically distance themselves from each other, at home or in public or private settings.

Gathering organizers are asked to keep groups contained, and not let new people enter as other people leave. This is to ensure contact tracing can be done if someone tests positive for COVID-19.

It is recognized that peaceful public rallies may take place. In the event these are organized, participants can use medical or non-medical masks and should practice physical distancing of two metres except for brief exchanges.

Guidelines for vocalists, instrumentalists and faith-based organizations are available at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/guidelines.html.

People are reminded to stay home if they are feeling unwell, even if their symptoms are mild (visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/about/index.html for a list of symptoms). This means not attending any activities outside of your home.

People are also reminded to use the self-assessment tool or contact Health Links – Info Santé for information on getting tested. For more information, visit: https://manitoba.ca/COVID19.

PUBLIC GATHERINGS: POW WOWS AND OTHER INDIGENOUS CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL GATHERINGS New Guidance

Public gatherings of 50 people will be allowed indoors and 100 people outdoors, where members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges. This change also applies to social gatherings, worship, weddings and funerals, as well as pow wows and other Indigenous cultural and spiritual events. These gatherings must follow public health guidelines for the venue where they are being held.

Larger group sizes are allowed where distinct groups of 50 or 100 can be separated to prevent contact with other groups.

• Indoor gatherings are permitted with a maximum group size of 30 per cent of the site's capacity provided the group can be physically divided into sub-groups of 50 or fewer. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

• Larger outdoor gatherings are permitted, provided the gathering can be physically divided into sub-groups of 100 or fewer and are limited to 30 per cent of the site’s usual capacity. While some outdoor venues may have defined capacity, others may require the use of reasonableness or 30 per cent of prior capacity at an event. Each sub-group must be able to arrive, depart and participate in the gathering without co-mingling with members from any other sub-group. Adequate physical distancing must continue to be provided for all participants.

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People socializing together at indoor or outdoor public settings (e.g., restaurants, bars, patios), as well as at private events (e.g., weddings, funerals), are advised to physically distance themselves from members outside of their household, except for brief exchanges. This means that seating arrangements should allow for a two metre/six foot separation between chairs.

When standing at events, a two metre/six foot separation is also recommended for non-household members. As has always been the case, members of the same household do not need to physically distance themselves from each other, at home or in public or private settings.

Gathering organizers are asked to keep groups contained, and not let new people enter as other people leave. This is to ensure contact tracing can be done if someone tests positive for COVID-19.

It is recognized that peaceful public rallies may take place. In the event these are organized, participants can use medical or non-medical masks and should practice physical distancing of two metres except for brief exchanges.

Specific guidelines have been developed in collaboration with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak to ensure physical distancing is followed for drum groups, dancers and singers that are integral to these gatherings and are available when at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/guidelines.html.

People are reminded to stay home if they are feeling unwell, even if their symptoms are mild (visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/about/index.html for a list of symptoms). This means not attending any activities outside of your home.

People are also reminded to use the self-assessment tool or contact Health Links – Info Santé for information on getting tested. For more information, visit: https://manitoba.ca/COVID19.

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SELF-ISOLATION FOR MANITOBANS RETURNING TO AND DOMESTIC TRAVELLERS ENTERING MANITOBA Change: Residents of Western Canada and Northwestern Ontario do not need to self-isolate for 14 days when entering Manitoba.

Anyone entering Manitoba from designated western Canadian jurisdictions (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut territories) or Northwestern Ontario (defined as west of Terrace Bay) is not required to self-isolate for 14 days if they are not showing symptoms that are typical of, and have no known exposure to, COVID-19.

Travellers from all other Canadian jurisdictions will need to continue to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Manitoba. Anyone entering Canada must continue to follow federal requirements for self-isolation at the time of entry.

Consideration will be given to lifting self-isolation requirements in the future for sectors that propose and provide satisfactory plans to address public health requirements for necessary travel.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS Change: People employed by or affiliated with a professional sports team based in Manitoba may enter Manitoba without self-isolating for 14 days if they are not displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.

Players, coaches, managers, training staff and medical personnel employed by or affiliated with a professional sports team based in Manitoba may return to Manitoba for work without self-isolating for 14 days if they are asymptomatic..

Anyone entering Canada must continue to follow federal requirements for self-isolation at the time of entry.

When traveling, people are encouraged to ensure frequent hand washing or hand sanitizing and can choose to wear medical or non-medical masks.

They may also attend the team's facilities for the purposes of training and practising, provided that no members of the public are permitted to enter those facilities.

Public health officials may consider allowing media to attend the team's facilities for broadcast purposes of training and practising, provided that no members of the public are permitted to enter those facilities.

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CHILD CARE SERVICES Change: Groups can increase to the maximum capacity of the facility.

Centres can return to their regular licensed capacity, provided that measures can be taken to comply with guidelines that are being revised to address the increased group sizes through consultation with public health officials and key providers. This will include consideration of adjustments to current guidelines for use of communal space and drop off and pick up of children.

Families who have accessed a child care space under the temporary child care program as a critical service worker or as part of the re-opening of the economy will continue to have access to their current space until August 31, 2020, at which time they will be asked to be find alternate arrangements, including returning to their usual centre where applicable in order to support a coordinated process for families to return to pre-pandemic child care arrangements. Child care centres are encouraged to reach out to existing clients to assist with these transitions. All families who are planning to resume their child care arrangements with their child care centre in the coming weeks or on August 31, 2020 are encouraged to contact their centre to confirm these plans.

Guidelines can be found at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/guidelines.html.

DAY CAMPS Change: Group size restrictions are adjusted.

Day camps may continue to operate. The maximum number of children per group is 50. Where possible, camps should maintain occupancy and design activities to allow children and staff to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres, except for brief exchanges. Choirs, band camps or musical theatre activities will not be allowed, due to a higher risk of transmission through singing as compared to speaking. Overnight camps are not permitted in Phase Three.

K-12 SCHOOLS Change: Actively planning for the fall.

Classroom learning remains suspended for the remainder of this school year. However, schools are now open for staff and specific programs, provided students and staff maintain physical distancing. Summer school and day camp programming is also permitted.

Preparedness and safety of students, staff and families is paramount. Manitoba Education is developing a re-opening strategy considering multiple public health scenarios and will work collaboratively with school divisions on detailed plans. Parents and students will have the opportunity to complete a survey to offer their feedback and to inform the back-to-school strategy. Information will be provided to school, teachers and parents in time to prepare for the resumption of classes in the new school year.

In collaboration with the Manitoba Teacher’s Society, an online survey of teachers was conducted in early June and results are pending.

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POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES Change: Actively planning for fall.

Post-secondary institutions and vocational colleges may provide learning in settings where learning and/or research requires hands-on experience. Examples may include, but are not limited to, laboratories, studios, trades instructions and practicums.

Facilities may plan to fully open by the fall with different strategies such as more video-based learning to reduce class sizes to ensure they are able to maintain physical distancing. Institutions will make decisions on the actual level of in-person, on-campus activity based on their unique layout and plans.

PERMANENT OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT PARKS New Guidance

Permanent outdoor amusement parks may operate provided access can be controlled and physical distancing of two metres/six feet can be maintained except for brief exchanges. Site capacity should be at 50 per cent of the site’s usual capacity.

Operations must maintain enhanced cleaning protocol for frequently-touched surfaces between rides, and riders should be spaced out to ensure physical distancing. Cleaning/disinfection of any shared equipment should take place between users. Eating spaces must follow the same protocols as restaurants.

Outdoor amusement parks include mechanical rides, mini-golf, climbing apparatus and other similar structures.

Temporary or travelling amusement parks, including those that are usually set up at shopping malls or community fairs, are not permitted in Phase Three.

Specific guidelines are being developed to ensure physical distancing is followed and will be available online at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring when final.

OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES AND GOLF COURSES Change: The capacity of golf carts is increased.

A maximum of four golfers per group is allowed and two people per golf cart. Two persons are allowed in small fishing boats and pleasure craft. If individuals are from the same household, those individuals and one additional person can be allowed.

TRAVEL TO NORTHERN PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS, CABINS, LODGES AND RESORTS Change: Removing restrictions on travellers from western Canada.

Anyone entering Manitoba from western Canadian jurisdictions (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, and the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut territories) and Northwestern Ontario (west of Terrace Bay) are allowed to travel directly to parks, campgrounds, cabins, lodges and resorts north of the 53rd parallel from within Manitoba.

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Travellers are to follow the same guidelines in place for Manitobans travelling to these sites including:

• Do not travel if you or any of your family members require medical care or have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing). If you have any symptoms, use the screening tool before you travel to see if you need to be tested.

• If you or anyone with you begins to feel ill or experiences COVID-19 symptoms, return home immediately.

• Do not use local health providers, unless it is an emergency.

• In the event of a medical emergency requiring evacuation, be sure you can contact local authorities. Emergency contact information varies by region. Ensure you collect and take this information with you before you leave home.

• Bring required prescription drugs and medical supplies.

Anyone travelling to northern Manitoba must continue to respect any restrictions that have been put in place by local communities and First Nations.

COMMUNITY/SERVICE CENTRES Change: Indoor occupancy levels revised.

Community centres and other multi-purpose facilities such as arenas and town halls can have a higher indoor occupancy level. The maximum number of people permitted per site is 50, except where discrete groups of 50 can be separated to prevent contact with other groups through the use of separate exits and/or staggered drop off schedules and monitoring the facility to avoid congestion and inter-mingling of groups in common areas. The maximum size of gatherings with sub groups should not exceed 30 per cent of the sites capacity.

Community centres will continue to be required to comply with the requirements relating to the specific activities occurring at a centre. This means that if an organized event such as a retirement or anniversary party is held at a centre, the event is subject to the indoor gathering limits. If there is a day camp run out of a centre, the day camp may now have up to a maximum of 50 children.

SENIOR CENTRES/CLUBS Change: Indoor occupancy levels revised.

Seniors are at increased risk of more serious complications from COVID-19 disease. Where group activities are necessary, consider further limiting group sizes from the allowed limit of 50 people indoors, to 25 people or one person per 10 square metres, whichever is fewer. This will further reduce the exposure of seniors to a large number of individuals.

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FILM PRODUCTION Change: People employed by or affiliated with a film production may enter Manitoba without self-isolating for 14 days if they are not displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.

Cast members, crew members and others employed by or affiliated with a film production may visit Manitoba for work without self-isolating for 14 are asymptomatic. Anyone entering Canada must continue to follow federal requirements for self-isolation at the time of entry.

Wherever possible, productions should take all reasonable steps to ensure the cast, employees and members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.

RETAIL BUSINESSES Change: Occupancy limits removed.

Occupancy limits of 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres are removed for retail businesses. These businesses may continue to operate if they implement measures to ensure that members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.

RESTAURANTS, BARS, BEVERAGE ROOMS, BREW PUBS, MICROBREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES Change: Occupancy limits are lifted.

These businesses may fully operate if they implement measures to ensure that members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.

These businesses may fully reopen patios and indoor spaces as long as tables and seating are arranged so there is a permanent or temporary physical barrier or a two-metre separation between persons sitting at different tables. Restaurants must implement measures to ensure that members of the public when not seated are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.

Bars, beverage rooms, micro-brewers and similar businesses must continue to implement measures to ensure that members of the public are seated at a table, and are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges. Standing service is not allowed. Dance floors are to remain closed.

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THERAPEUTIC OR HEALTH CARE BUSINESSES Change: Occupancy limits lifted for all health professions.

Occupancy limits of 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres can be lifted for regulated and non-regulated health professions, including registered massage therapists.

Service providers must continue to implement measures to ensure that members of the public are reasonably able to maintain a separation of at least two metres from others, except for brief exchanges.

INDOOR RECREATION, INCLUDING ALL NON-SMOKING SITES WITH VLT LOUNGES, BINGO HALLS, BILLIARD ROOMS, AND OTHER INDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTRES New Guidance

Activities must enable patrons to maintain a distance of at least two metres, including between stations and VLTs, except for brief exchanges. All businesses will be required to limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels and limit congregation of groups.

These businesses and services should review workplace guidance for business owners, which is available at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/index.html. Key guidelines include:

• Staff must use the self-screening tool before coming into work. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/.

• Signage should be posted to advise employees and customers that they are not allowed entry if they are ill with COVID-19 symptoms. Signage is available at: http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/resources/index.html.

• Staff are given information about physical distancing.

• Businesses must post external signs indicating COVID-19 physical distancing protocols, along with floor markings where service is provided or lines form.

• Entry into the business, including lines, are regulated to prevent congestion.

• Hand sanitizer is available at entrances and exits for public and staff use.

• Sitting or standing at counters is not allowed unless a two metre separation between groups can be maintained.

• A distance of two metres/six feet is required between patrons at tables or other stations.

• Surfaces such as terminals, game equipment, tables, chairs and booths must be cleaned and sanitized between customers.

• Food services should follow applicable restaurant guidelines (see Phase One – Restaurant Guidelines).

• Common use items should be removed unless they can be cleaned between customers.

• Washrooms have frequent sanitization and a regime for frequent cleaning of the facility is in place.

• Cashless or no-contact payment should be used to the greatest extent possible.

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RESTORING SAFE SERVICES – FUTURE STEPSFollowing Phase Three, a rapid response system will be developed to guide future decisions and additional reopening steps may be considered. The system will help people understand the level of risk and the public health guidance that must be followed.

Each level will include a risk assessment and a range of measures that may be in place at that level. As work continues to monitor the spread of the virus, the province may move up or down the rapid response level scale as indicators change.

Changes will be implemented if supported by evidence on a case-by-case basis. Time will be taken to monitor cases and ensure easing of further restrictions are able to respond to the evidence of viral transmission. As the situation evolves, Manitoba public health officials will make decisions based on evidence at the time.

Based on data, the following changes may be made going forward:

PERSONAL SERVICES

Further opening of these businesses, including manicurists and pedicurists, tattoo parlours, estheticians, cosmetologists, electrologists and tanning parlours, will be considered in the coming weeks.

GYMS AND OTHER RECREATION FACILITIES

Further opening of public/private indoor and outdoor swimming pools (private residential pools are not restricted), spas, fitness clubs and gyms will be considered in the coming weeks.

PERFORMANCE AND MOVIE THEATRES

Stage performance and movie theatres may provide plans that address physical distancing and control of areas where patrons may congregate between shows, performances or acts of a play, along with similar scenarios.

VISITS IN PERSONAL CARE AND LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS

The health system will continue to review visitation policies and processes to ensure the safety of residents in these facilities. Changes may be made to further ease visitation restrictions in the coming weeks.

EASING TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

Public health officials may consider extending self-isolation exemptions to people returning to Canada – if they have self-isolated outside of Manitoba, in accordance with the federal Quarantine Act upon their return to the country. In addition, exemptions to self-isolation requirements from other low-risk jurisdictions will be considered going forward.

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CASINOS

The opening of casinos will be considered in the coming weeks.

LARGE GATHERINGS/EVENTS AND PERFORMING ARTS VENUES

There will be no large gatherings or events until at least September 2020.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

No overnight camps will be permitted in the foreseeable future, as it may be difficult to maintain public health requirements for ongoing physical distancing.

STANDARD GUIDELINES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN PUBLIC LOCATIONS

Common and practical routines can ensure that patrons, clients, visitors and staff remain safe and feel safe in public spaces. This includes:

• staying home when experiencing symptoms, even if symptoms are very mild;

• ensuring people are able to reasonably maintain two metres of distance;

• only conducting necessary and brief exchanges within two metres of others;

• applying enhanced cleaning protocols, especially in common areas like washrooms;

• maintaining social (physical) distancing and food handling protocols in workplace areas including lunch and common areas; and

• following individual risk reduction measures found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/prepareandprevent/index.html#reducerisk.

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3P H A S E

manitoba.ca/restoringsafeservices

This document marks Manitoba’s continued steps to restore safe services based on evidence and considering the risk of COVID-19 in the community. These steps are intended to minimize

serious illness and deaths, while reducing the effects of disruptions on society.

If public health results deteriorate or guidelines are not sufficient, Phase 3 measures may be paused and previous measures may be re-introduced.

This document is current as of June 30, 2020. Manitoba officials will continue to review the scientific evidence and take steps to introduce public health measures and operational steps

to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

For current information on COVID-19 in Manitoba, visit: manitoba.ca/covid19

© Queen’s Printer for Manitoba, June 2020

Updated June 30, 2020 to reflect public health order changes required for the film production and professional sports teams sections.

Updated June 18th, 2020 to provide further clarification for community/service centres.

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