***Updated Monday, Jan 10, 2022***

The province has issued clarification as it relates to previous wording regarding proof of vaccination, and has corrected information about negative tests in the section of public health orders on indoor sports and recreation, including dance, theatre and music spaces under the new restrictions.

Spectators for indoor and outdoor sporting and recreation capacity is reduced to 50 per cent capacity or 250 people, whichever is less.

While games and practices can continue, no tournaments will be permitted. No group activities outside of practice time or games, come ready to play and limit group time indoors (e.g. in dressing rooms).

Proof of vaccination is required for adult spectators and participants. Children 12 to 17 years of age may be admitted if they provide proof they have received at least one dose of a vaccine or proof of a recent (within 72 hours) negative test. Children under 12 are exempt from the requirement to show proof of vaccination.

The province is extending all current COVID-19 prevention orders for another three weeks. The current orders were set to expire on Tuesday, Jan. 11 and will be extended until 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1.

Health and Seniors Care Minister Audrey Gordon said today that the move will help officials continue to gather data and monitor the impacts of the Omicron variant.

“Ongoing restrictions are a challenge for many Manitobans, but remain necessary to help slow the spread of the virus and protect our health-care system,” said Gordon. “While these orders remain in place, we continue to take steps to improve supply and access to testing and other important initiatives that support our pandemic response and protect our health system. Nothing is off the table and we will act swiftly in the weeks ahead if further action is required to protect Manitobans.”

According to the Province, ICU numbers remain relatively stable, and officials will continue to monitor Omicron cases, their impact on the health system and outcomes here and in other jurisdictions. Minister Gordon noted, Manitoba continues to have some of the strictest public health orders in place in the country to help respond to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Additionally, the province remains at the Restricted (orange) level on the Pandemic Response System.

For more information about COVID-19 and the pandemic response in Manitoba, visit https://manitoba.ca/covid19/.