Manitoba Closes Stores and Churches, Bans Social Gatherings as COVID 19 Cases Surge

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba chief public health officer, speaks during the province's latest COVID-19 update at the Manitoba legislature in Winnipeg on Oct. 30, 2020. The Canadian Press/John Woods

WINNIPEG—The Manitoba government is bringing in widespread restrictions across the province in an effort to stop a surge of COVID-19 cases.

Starting Thursday, non-essential retail outlets will be limited to curbside pickup and delivery, churches will not be allowed to hold in-person services, and people will be forbidden from social gatherings with anyone from outside their household.