Cases continue to climb, new rules for restaurants and bars

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Cases continue to climb, new rules for restaurants and bars

October 5, 2020

Manitoba Public Health announced there were 51 new cases of the virus on Monday, October 5, 2020. The total number of lab-confirmed cases stands at 2,191.

The five-day test positivity rate in Manitoba is 2.4 per cent

12 cases in the Interlake-Eastern Health region, three cases in Southern Health region, one case in the Northern Health region and 35 cases in the Winnipeg Health region.

23 people are currently in hospital with six people being treated in intensive care according to public health.

The number of deaths related to COVID-19 is 23.

There are currently 739 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, with 639 of those in Winnipeg (86.47%), 1,429 people are listed as recovered.

1,235 laboratory tests were completed yesterday. According to Manitoba Public Health, the total number of completed tests since early February is 194,698.

Possible exposures have been identified at the following schools:

IQRA School at 404 Web Pl. in Winnipeg on Sept. 22, 23, 25 and 28. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence of in-school transmission or that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self-isolation, and one cohort has been moved to remote learning.
Stonewall Collegiate at 297 Fifth St. W. in Stonewall on Sept. 28 and 29. Based on the public health investigation, there is no evidence that a case was acquired in school. Public health is reaching out to close contacts to advise self-isolation.
College Louis-Riel at 585 St Jean Baptiste St. in Winnipeg on Sept. 28. Based on the public health investigation, this exposure was assessed to be low. The infection was not believed to be acquired at school.

Chaise Corydon at 691 Corydon Ave. in Winnipeg is the site of a possible exposure at a private gathering on Sept. 26 from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the second level lounge area with bar and side patio.

Those who attended the gathering should self-monitor for symptoms and immediately isolate if they develop and seek testing.

Additional public health orders concerning licensed restaurants and bars are being implemented as of Wednesday, October 7. The additional restrictions are:

Tables and seating are at least two-metres apart between people sitting at different tables or a non-permeable barrier, and are able to maintain separation of at least two-meters, from other members of the public when they are not seated at a table;
Seating capacity at any table does not exceed 10 persons;
Food is not served buffet style;
The use of hookah or other types of water pipes is prohibited.
Members of the public are assigned to a table when they enter the licensed premise that has seating for the entire party;
staff obtain contact information in writing from at least one person in each party attending the licensed premises and the licensee must retain this information for 21 days, after which it must be destroyed;
members of the public are prevented from physically moving tables or seating in the licensed premises;
members of the public are required to be seated at their table unless they are – travelling to or from washrooms – using video lottery terminals in the licensed premises – briefly interacting with staff at the licensed premises or entering or leaving the licensed premises;
no dancing takes place in the licensed premises.
No sale or service of liquor may take place in licensed premises between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
The operator of the licensed premises must ensure that all members of the public vacate the licensed premises by 11:00 p.m.
Licensed premises must be closed for dine-in service between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
The order does not prevent food or liquor from being sold from licensed premises after 11:00 p.m. for delivery or take-out.
This applies to the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region while the region is in orange.
This does not apply to liquor retail.

Public health is continuing to advise Winnipeg residents and visitors to the city to stay home if sick, wash your hands, cover your cough and physically distance when you are with people outside your household. If you cannot physically distance, you should wear a mask to help reduce your risk. Reduce the number of close contacts outside your household, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.

Officials advise that only people showing symptoms of COVID-19 should go for testing. If you do have symptoms you should seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms appear.