Prairie Mountain Health
Provincial Response Level: CAUTION
COVID-19 is still a threat across Manitoba, however transmission levels are low. The Chief Provincial Public Health Officer has set the response level to yellow.
Full Region: RESTRICTED
Community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring across much of the Prairie Mountain Health region. New clusters are occurring, but can be controlled through self-isolation, testing and contact tracing so they do not spread further. The health care system is currently able to manage COVID-19 case levels, however changes in restrictions and behaviours are required to prevent further level changes.
Individuals in the Prairie Mountain Health region must:
- Wear a mask in all indoor public places and at all public gatherings (indoor and outdoor).
- Limit public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people indoors and outdoors.
- Stay home when sick.
- Practice social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing and cough etiquette.
- Follow public health guidance on travel and self-isolation.
- Vulnerable people, such as seniors, are encouraged to exercise additional caution.
Previous provisions in place for all other sectors in this region remain in place. Further direction or additional restrictions may put in place by public health at any time.
The rest of Manitoba remains in the Caution (yellow) level. Public health officials may place the province or other regions or facilities in an elevated response level at any time.
COVID-19 Cases in Prairie Mountain Health
Map of COVID-19 Cases and Risks for All of Manitoba
Additional Restrictions
Orders Under the Public Health Act (Prairie Mountain Region) - COVID-19 Prevention Orders (pdf)
Brandon Regional Health Centre - Assiniboine Building, Second Floor: CRITICAL
Outbreak declared/Visitor restrictions in place
Fairview personal care home: CRITICAL
Outbreak declared/Visitor restrictions in place
Hillcrest Place personal care home in Brandon: CRITICAL
Outbreak declared/Visitor restrictions in place
Rideau Park personal care home in Brandon: CRITICAL
Outbreak declared/Visitor restrictions in place
An indoor public space includes:
- any part of an office building where the public has access;
- any part of a retail store or other business where the public has access;
- any part of the common areas of a residential building or shopping mall;
- a health care facility;
- a day care centre or nursery;
- a child care centre or a child care home centre;
- an educational institution or facility;
- a restaurant;
- an elevator;
- licensed premises;
- a motor vehicle used for public transportation, including a bus, taxi , limousine or other vehicle for hire;
- an enclosed place, other than a private residence, in which a private function is being held, including a private club where member or invited person has access; and
- a bus shelter, pedestrian tunnel or enclosed pedestrian walkway.
There are some exceptions. People who do not have to wear masks include:
- a child who is under five years of age;
- a person with a medical condition that is unrelated to COVID-19, including breathing or cognitive difficulties, or a disability, that prevents them from safely wearing a mask; and
- a person who is unable to put on or take off a mask without the help of another person.
In addition, people can temporarily remove their mask while in an indoor public place to:
- receive a service that requires the removal of their mask;
- actively engage in an athletic or fitness activity, including water-based activities or act as a
- lifeguard;
- consume food or drink;
- deal with an emergency or medical purpose; or
- establish their identity.
Masks are not required if people are seated at least two metres from others, or if there is a physical barrier, such as a plexiglass barrier. However, people need to wear a mask at all times while moving to or from their seated position within the indoor public place.
In addition, employees, contractors or operators of an indoor public place do not need to wear a mask while they are in an area where members of the public do not normally have access, or if they are behind a physical barrier, such as a plexiglass barrier.
For more information, read Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System (pdf).
