February 14, 2022
MANITOBA ACCELERATING PLAN TO REDUCE PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS
BASED ON IMPROVING COVID-19 SITUATION
Provincewide Shift to Yellow (Caution) Level Under Pandemic
Response System on Tuesday, February 15
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
With key COVID-19 indicators stabilizing or improving, Manitoba is
moving forward with a plan to further reduce public health restrictions next
week. Manitoba will continue to make adjustments as needed in the coming weeks
based on the guidance of public health officials, including requirements for
proof of vaccination.
New
public health orders will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, February
15 that will move all of Manitoba to the Yellow (Caution) level under the
Pandemic Response System. Capacity limits will be eliminated in venues such as
restaurants, licensed premises, entertainment venues, indoor and outdoor sporting
events and casinos, as well as gatherings at private residences. Capacity
limits will be removed for outdoor public gatherings but will be limited to 50
people indoors unless proof of vaccination is required. Young people ages 12 to
17 participating in indoor sports and recreation will no longer be required to
provide proof of vaccination or recent testing. There are no changes to retail
and personal services.
As
of February 15, close contacts of a person who tests positive for COVID-19 will
no longer be required to self-isolate. Public health continues to recommend
self-isolation for people who live in a household with others who have symptoms
or tested positive for COVID-19 but it will no longer be required.
Additionally,
public health will remove self-isolation requirements for individuals entering
the province. However, anyone travelling from international destinations will
continue to be required to meet requirements under the federal Quarantine Act.
Public health orders restricting travel to northern Manitoba remain in place.
Effective
February 15, schools will return to Yellow (Caution) under the Pandemic
Response System, which requires cohorts in kindergarten to Grade 6. Masks are
required indoors for staff and students but will not be required during
physical education classes. Medical masks will be recommended but no longer
required for school staff.
Schools
will continue to send out community notification letters if public health
officials have identified increased transmission or recommended remote learning
for a class, cohort or entire school. The online dashboard will continue to
post this information but will no longer include case numbers. Children, school
staff and child-care staff will only be eligible for PCR testing if medically
indicated, in line with eligibility criteria for all Manitobans.
The
province plans to remove proof of vaccination requirements effective March 1.
In some settings, such as personal care homes, shelters, and health-care
facilities, public health officials have continued to work with facilities to
notify close contacts. Effective March 8, this will no longer occur. Mask
requirements and other restrictions will be lifted effective March 15.
Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
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COVID-19 website.
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the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
February 7, 2022
NEW
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS SET OUT FIRST PHASE IN MANITOBA'S PLAN TO RELAX
RESTRICTIONS
Based
on current COVID-19 projections, the Manitoba government is taking a cautious
path towards reducing public health restrictions over the next several weeks.
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
Private
gatherings where everyone is fully vaccinated will be expanded to allow the
household plus 25 others in indoor spaces and 50 people in outdoor spaces. More
stringent restrictions are in place for private gatherings with individuals who
are not vaccinated. However, these are also expanded from previous public
health orders. The changes to public health orders will also allow sports and
recreation tournaments to resume, extend liquor sales to 12 a.m. at licensed
premises and adjust capacity restrictions in many public spaces.
The
province will continue to consult with public health to determine the timing
and extent of the next phase of relaxing public health orders based on
health-care system capacity, modelling and other data. The intent is to
implement a gradual loosening of capacity restrictions and other measures by
spring, while learning to live with COVID-19.
The
new public health orders will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, February
8 and will remain in place until Tuesday, February 22. Manitoba remains at the
Orange (Restricted) level under the Pandemic Response System.
The
Manitoba government is also providing further support to business by expanding
program eligibility under the Sector Support Program and providing second
payments to those affected by the COVID-19 public health orders that were in
place before January 31.
The
expansion to the Sector Support Program is expected to flow up to $10.3 million
of the $22 million allocated under this program and includes:
·
extending the program intake period until February
28, 2022;
·
expanding eligibility under the program to
include event rentals, catering and photographers; and
·
providing a second payment to businesses that
have been previously approved and are affected by public health orders in place
into February.
Businesses
can apply for grants based on the number of employees. With the addition of a
second payment, the maximum support available increases to:
·
$6,000 for one to nine employees;
·
$12,000 for 10 to 19 employees;
·
$18,000 for 20 to 49 employees; and
·
$24,000 for 50 or more employees.
The
Sector Support Program is available to businesses such as restaurants, hotels
and bars that provide dine-in food services, fitness and recreation facilities,
movie theatres, performance venues and museums. All applicants will receive two
payments if they apply before the February 28 deadline. Event rentals, catering
and photographers who apply will be recognized as being impacted by the
December public health order and qualify for the new maximum supports.
Other eligible businesses who apply for the first time in February will be
eligible for the original amounts in recognition of the impact of the current
public health orders. More information on the Sector Support Program is
available at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/programs/issp.html.
Additionally,
$6 million in new funding has been allocated to the Arts and Culture
Sustainability Program to support organizations in this sector negatively
affected by COVID-19 and public health order restrictions. For more
information, visit https://artscouncil.mb.ca/grants/support-arts-and-culture-sustainability-fund/.
Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
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COVID-19 website.
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the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
December 28, 2021
OMICRON VARIANT SPREADING IN MANITOBA, PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
UPDATED:
REDUCING GATHERING SIZES IN PUBLIC PLACES, CURTAILING ALCOHOL
SALES IN RESTAURANTS, LICENSED PREMISES
The
Manitoba government is updating public health orders to reduce the gatherings
sizes and put limitations on the sale of liquor to help curb community
transmission and protect the capacity of the health-care system as the omicron
variant continues to circulate in Manitoba.
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
The
additional restrictions mean gatherings must not exceed 50 per cent of the
usual capacity of the space, or 250 people, whichever is less. This includes:
·
Indoor and outdoor public gatherings;
·
Restaurants, licensed premises, food courts and socials;
·
Movie theatre and concert halls;
·
Performing arts venues and outdoor ticketed performing arts
events;
·
Museums and art galleries;
·
Outdoor and indoor sporting and recreational facilities including
dance schools and martial arts studios;
·
Gyms, fitness centres and yoga studios;
·
Indoor and outdoor ticketed sporting events;
·
Indoor recreational businesses;
·
Seasonal facilities and events;
·
Religious services and Indigenous cultural events; and
·
Bingos, casinos and businesses with VLTs.
The changes will affect capacity limits at these locations
including gatherings where all attendees are fully vaccinated, have a medical
reason not to receive a vaccine or people under 12 years of age.
In addition, liquor sales in restaurants and licensed premises must end at 10
p.m. daily. The changes will come into effect on Tuesday, December 28 at 12:01
a.m. and will expire on January 11, 2022.
The updated orders keep the Pandemic Response System at restricted (Orange)
with schools at caution (Yellow). All
other public health orders remain unchanged.
Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
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COVID-19 website.
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current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
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the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
December 20, 2021
THREAT OF OMICRON VARIANT BRINGS INCREASED RESTRICTIONS
Due to the
increased threat of the omicron variant of concern, rising COVID-19 cases and a
growing strain on the health-care system, Manitoba is taking additional steps
to help curb the spread of the virus in the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
The following changes come into effect
on Tuesday, December 21 at 12:01 a.m.:
·
Private indoor
gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if all are
fully vaccinated (youth aged 12 and under are exempt);
·
Private indoor
gatherings are limited to five additional people plus the household if any of
the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth aged 12 and under are
exempt);
·
Indoor and
outdoor sporting and recreation capacity is reduced to 50 per cent for
spectators, while games and practices can continue no tournaments will be
permitted;
·
Large group
gatherings will be limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization;
·
Gyms, movie
theatres, museums and libraries are limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof
of immunization required everywhere except libraries;
·
Restaurants and
licensed premises are limited to 50 per cent capacity and seated service only
with a maximum of 10 people per table and proof of immunization required; and
·
Faith-based
gatherings are limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of vaccination, or 25
per cent capacity or a total of 25 people, whichever is lower, when proof of
vaccination is not required.
The orders go into effect on Tuesday, December
21 at 12:01 a.m. and expire on January 11, 2022. The updated orders keep the
Pandemic Response System at Restricted (Orange) with schools at Caution
(Yellow). All other public health orders remain unchanged.
Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
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current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
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the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
December 2, 2021
As of December 6, 2021,
public health orders require youth aged 12 to 17 years attending indoor
sporting and recreational facilities (including schools) to provide proof that
they have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine
for COVID-19.
The orders require operators
of indoor sporting and recreational facilities to restrict access to youth aged
12 to 17 years unless they provide proof that they have received at least one
dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or proof of a negative result from an approved rapid
antigen test, administered by a pharmacist, within the 72 hours before the
activity.
The Manitoba government has
prepared guidance for facility operators to ensure they are in compliance with
the public health orders. To view the information on proof of vaccination, the
scope of the orders and how personal health information is collected and
managed, please refer to the Public Health Fact Sheet - December 2021 HERE.
To view all latest Backgrounder Changes to the Public Health
Orders click here.
Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website
daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for current
information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
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the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
October 4, 2021
PROVINCE STEPS UP PREPAREDNESS FOR COVID-19 FOURTH WAVE, MOVES TO
RESTRICTED (ORANGE) LEVEL ON PANDEMIC RESPONSE SYSTEM
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
Manitoba
is taking additional steps to protect Manitobans and maintain health services,
including non-COVID-19 care, during a fourth wave of the pandemic.
To
increase COVID-19 preparedness and address the fourth wave, the province is
taking three new steps to help reduce COVID-19 transmission:
·
moving to the restricted (orange) level on the Pandemic Response
System;
·
introducing additional public health orders that expand
requirements for proof of immunization and reduce gathering sizes when
unvaccinated individuals are present; and
·
implementing new patient protocols to ensure additional health
system capacity when needed.
The
COVID-19 response level on the province’s Pandemic Response System is being
raised to restricted (orange) from caution (yellow) to reflect the increased
severity of risk. Schools will remain at the caution (yellow) level at this
time to ensure youth can remain in school as much as possible. At this time,
public health officials continue to recommend a school-specific approach when
risk is identified.
New
public health orders will allow fully vaccinated Manitobans to continue to
enjoy as much freedom and as few restrictions as possible. Unvaccinated
individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated will now be more restricted in
their activities. This includes:
·
limiting private indoor gatherings for households to guests from
one other household when any unvaccinated person who is eligible to be
vaccinated is present on the property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at
that location);
·
limiting private outdoor gatherings for households to 10 guests
when any unvaccinated person who is eligible to be vaccinated is present on the
property (even if the unvaccinated person lives at that location);
·
reducing indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25
per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated
people who are eligible to be vaccinated, including weddings and funerals; and
·
setting indoor group sizes for faith-based gatherings to 25 people
or 33 per cent capacity, whichever is greater, for gatherings that include
unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated.
Fully
immunized Manitobans and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine
may gather without capacity limits in each of these areas. Household
gatherings, weddings, funerals and faith-based gatherings can occur for fully
vaccinated individuals and those under 12 without any restrictions.
For
example, faith-based gatherings may take place with a choice of services at
their discretion for fully immunized worshippers (no restrictions) or
unvaccinated worshippers (restricted capacity as set out above). In addition,
gated or controlled events and gatherings where proof of vaccination is
required will continue to be permitted.
The
public health orders will also:
·
reduce all outdoor public gathering sizes to 50 people; and
·
move retail capacity to 50 per cent in the Southern Health-Santé
Sud health region to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in this region.
The new orders will come into effect on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 12:01
a.m., with an additional one-week grace period for weddings and funerals already
scheduled to minimize disruption.
Manitoba
is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website daily for
updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view
the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
August 27, 2021
MANITOBA EXPANDS VACCINE PASSPORTS FOR FULLY IMMUNIZED INDIVIDUALS AS OF SEPTEMBER 3
Manitoba is
expanding the vaccine passport benefit for fully immunized individuals that
will enable businesses, services and events to be available without capacity
limits or public health restrictions as of September 3.
The new
public health order requires mask use in all indoor public spaces across the
province effective at 12:01 a.m. on August 28.
The province
has developed new requirements for people to be fully immunized to participate
in certain events and activities. These requirements will come into effect by
public health order on September 3 for all health regions and will include:
• indoor and outdoor ticketed sporting events and concerts;
• indoor theatre/dance/symphony events;
• restaurants (indoor and patio dining);
• nightclubs and all other licensed premises;
• casinos, bingo halls and VLT lounges;
• movie theatres;
• fitness centres, gyms and indoor sporting and recreational facilities
(excluding youth recreational sport); and
• organized indoor group recreational classes and activities, and indoor
recreational businesses.
Designated
employees who are not fully immunized or cannot provide proof of vaccination
will need to undergo regular COVID-19 testing, up to three times a week for
full-time employees, and provide proof of a negative test result before they
can resume working.
Manitoba
is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website for
updates.
ClickHEREto visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
ClickHEREfor current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
ClickHEREto view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural
Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
August 3, 2021
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER CHANGES TO COME INTO EFFECT AUGUST 7; MANY
SECTORS TO FULLY OPEN WITH NO RESTRICTIONS
Background information: Public
Health Orders (click here)
The
province will implement new public health orders and guidance on August 7, one
month earlier than forecasted.
The
new public health orders follow the 4-3-2 One Great Summer Path to Reopen.
Manitoba is expected to reach the third vaccination milestone ahead of
schedule; as of today, 80 per cent of Manitobans age 12 and over have received
their first dose and 75 per cent are expected to receive their second dose over
the next week.
With
continued improvement in the overall COVID-19 situation, interim orders only
restrict the most high-risk transmission environments. Public health
recommendations and guidance, rather than restrictions, will play an
increasingly significant role as the province prepares for a shift from
pandemic to endemic COVID-19.
Specifically, the new public health orders will allow the
following sectors to open without restrictions:
• indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences;
• gyms and fitness centres;
• libraries;
• personal services such as hair and nail salons;
• day camps; and
• retail businesses, markets, garden centres and malls.
Other sectors will open with limited restrictions including:
• expanded capacity limits will remain in place for weddings,
funerals and other public gatherings both indoors and outdoors including larger
capacity limits for worship and cultural events like pow wows;
• restaurants and bars will no longer need to restrict the size or space
between tables and dining will not be restricted to households or vaccinated
individuals; however, patrons will still be expected to avoid congregating or
socializing between tables;
• museums, galleries and movie theatres will remain limited to 50 per cent
capacity but will no longer be restricted to vaccinated individuals;
• casinos and bingo halls, professional sporting events, horse and auto
racing, and concert halls will continue to be limited to vaccinated
individuals; however, all these facilities may now open to 100 per cent
capacity;
• indoor and outdoor sports and recreation will fully reopen with limits
only on spectator capacity;
• overnight camps will be permitted with limits on camper cohorts;
• workplaces must continue to report cases to government for follow-up and
public health-confirmed transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace may result in
workplaces being ordered to close for a minimum of 10 days; and
• remote working will no longer be required or recommended by public
health and workplaces will be encouraged to transition from COVID-19 safety
plans to a general communicable disease prevention plan that focuses on basic
risk-reduction principles to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of
COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Due to the
ongoing presence of COVID-19 in Manitoba and elsewhere, and the extra risk
posed by the more contagious delta variant, provincial public health officials
strongly recommend the following:
• wearing masks in indoor
public spaces for everyone who is not fully immunized including children under
12; and
• maintaining physical distancing of two metres (six feet) in indoor
settings.
The new public health orders will go into effect at 12:01 a.m.,
Saturday, August 7th.
The orders will expire at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7, and
will be reassessed at that time in the context of vaccination rates and the
province’s overall COVID-19 situation.
Manitoba
is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website daily for
updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view
the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
July 15, 2021
ONE
GREAT SUMMER CONTINUES AS MANITOBA REACHED SECOND MILESTONE EARLY; REOPENS
BUSINESSES AT 50 PER CENT
Background information: Public
Health Orders
The province
will implement the second phase of the ‘4-3-2-One Great Summer’ Reopening Path
two weeks early, on July 17, as vaccination rates continue to climb across the
province.
Under the second phase of the ‘4-3-2
One Great Summer’ Reopening Path, most facilities may now open to 50 per cent
capacity, allowing more people to gather indoors and outdoors, shop, dine out,
visit cultural and recreational facilities, and more. Fully immunized
Manitobans who have received two vaccination doses at least two weeks ago, may
enjoy even more benefits under new public health orders.
Specifically, the new public health
orders will now allow the following:
·
indoor gatherings at private
residences are permitted to a maximum of five people, plus the household
members;
·
indoor gatherings in public spaces are
permitted to a maximum of 25 people;
·
outdoor gatherings on private property
increase to a maximum of 25 people;
·
public outdoor gatherings increase to
a maximum of 150 people;
·
retail businesses increase to 50 per
cent capacity or 500 people, whichever is lower;
·
restaurants,
licensed premises and food court capacities expand to 50 per cent capacity:
-
outdoor
maximum table size remains at eight people;
-
patrons
may only sit together indoors if they are from the same household or if all
patrons 12 years of age or older are fully immunized (unvaccinated children
under 12 may dine with fully vaccinated members of their household in this
case);
-
opening
hours extend to midnight;
-
the
requirement to purchase food when ordering alcohol no longer applies;
-
VLTs
may be operate with all other restaurant/bar rules applying (two-metre
distance, only households or fully vaccinated people seated together);
·
personal
services (haircuts and styling, nail salons, estheticians and massage) continue
at 50 per cent capacity; however, appointments are no longer required;
·
dance,
theatre, and music school capacities increase to 50 per cent capacity to a
maximum of 25 people per group;
·
indoor
sporting facilities may host groups up to a maximum of 25 people, interaction
between groups and tournaments are not permitted;
·
day
camp capacity increases to groups of 25, joint activities between groups and
overnight camps are prohibited;
·
outdoor recreation including games and
practices may take place to maximum group size of 50 people; spectators are
permitted and do not count towards this capacity limit; tournaments are not
permitted;
·
gym and fitness centre capacities
expand to 50 per cent capacity; masks and increased physical distancing (three
metres) are still required;
·
outdoor weddings and funerals may
include up to 150 participants in addition to photographers and officiants;
indoor weddings or funerals increase to 25 people in addition to photographers
and officiants;
·
libraries may open to 50 per cent
capacity to a maximum of 150 people, whichever is lower;
·
faith-based and cultural gatherings
(pow wows, sun dances) may expand to 50 per cent capacity or 150 people
indoors, whichever is lower; masks and physical distancing between households
is still required;
-
if
the facility design allows, the capacity limits may be applied to different physical spaces within the venue;
-
outdoor
faith-based and cultural gatherings permitted up to 150 people and drive-in
services continue to be permitted without restriction;
·
the following may now reopen for fully
immunized people only, to a maximum capacity of 50 per cent: movie theatres;
bingo halls, VLT lounges and casinos, and museums and galleries;
-
museums
operate under the fully vaccinated requirement when open to the public as a
museum, both indoors and out, and if the museum is used as a private venue for
another purpose (e.g. wedding), then the appropriate orders apply;
-
unvaccinated
children under 12 may attend/visit these facilities/events (as appropriate) if
accompanied by fully vaccinated members of their household;
·
large-scale, outdoor professional
sports or performing arts events may operate with capacities up to 100 per cent
after developing an approved event plan in consultation with public health.
In all cases, following the COVID-19
fundamentals, including indoor mask use and physical distancing, is still
required to protect the health and well-being of all Manitobans.
The new public health orders will go
into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 17.
The orders are scheduled to expire at
12:01 a.m. Saturday, August 7 and will be reassessed at that time in the
context of vaccination rates and the province’s overall COVID-19 situation.
The Province
of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their
website daily for updates.
ClickHEREto visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
ClickHEREfor current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
ClickHEREto view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural
Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
___________________________________________
July 2, 2021
Hello everyone:
As restrictions are starting to be lifted and our lives move along the path back to normal, I am reaching out to our community to express the desire of Rosser Council for the well-being of Rosser residents.
We hope people have been able to access vaccinations, to protect everyone from COVID-19. Our office continues to carefully adhere to healthcare protocols. Council meetings are being held virtually and in-person with social distancing in place.
Although, infection rates are falling significantly, we know that the challenges continue. At this time of year, we are thinking especially of the students that are coming to the end of the school year and many who are graduating. It has been a huge challenge for young people and we recognize their courage in facing so many obstacles.
We know the people of Rosser will continue to look out for one another as we continue our COVID journey. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy summer.
Frances Smee
Reeve
_____________________________________
June 23, 2021
MANITOBA'S
ONE GREAT SUMMER PATH BEGINS EARLY ON JUNE 26
Background information: Public
Health Orders
This week,
Manitobans achieved and surpassed the first key vaccination benchmarks set out
under the ‘4-3-2 One Great Summer’ Reopening Path, with over 71 per cent of
eligible Manitobans at least partially immunized and more than 27 per cent
having received both doses. Together with declining COVID-19 cases, test
positivity and hospitalization rates, Manitobans are now able to begin to enjoy
more freedoms and fewer public health restrictions.
Manitobans who are fully immunized (two vaccine doses plus two weeks from the
time of their second dose) will now benefit from the following exemptions:
·
visit fully immunized loved ones in personal care homes or
hospitals;
·
participate in social or communal activities, if you are a
resident of a personal care home or congregate living facility;
·
travel domestically for essential and non-essential purposes
outside of Manitoba without the requirement to self-isolate on their return;
and,
·
dine indoors at restaurants and bars with other fully immunized
friends and family from outside your household.
Large-scale, outdoor professional sports or performing arts events
may also allow fully immunized Manitobans to attend, subject to approval by
Manitoba Public Health. The province will work with sports and arts
organization to implement proof of vaccination protocols for these events.
Additional benefits for fully immunized Manitobans will be announced in July,
including increasing capacity for fully immunized people at weddings, funerals,
faith-based and other gatherings, based on continued vaccination rate increases
and improvements in the province’s overall COVID-19 situation.
Under this first milestone of the ‘4-3-2 One Great Summer’ Reopening Path,
Manitobans will also be able to gather in larger numbers, dine out in
restaurants and on patios, attend faith-based services, and go to gyms, hair
salons and retail stores in every region of the province, with some
restrictions.
Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, June 26, all Manitobans will benefit from these
changes, including:
·
outdoor gathering sizes on private property to double to 10
persons, and to allow outdoor visitors to briefly access homes for essential activities
(e.g. to use a washroom);
·
public outdoor gathering sizes to increase to 25 persons;
·
retail businesses to open with increased capacity at 25 per cent
to a limit of 250 persons, with no restrictions on the number of household
members permitted to shop together;
·
personal service businesses (hair and nail salons, estheticians,
barbers, etc.) to reopen at 50 per cent capacity, on an appointment basis only;
·
restaurants and bars to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for indoors
and 50 per cent for outdoor dining. For indoor dining, patrons seated together
must be from the same household unless all patrons at the table are fully
immunized. Patrons who are fully immunized and from different households may
dine together. For outdoor dining, tables are limited to a maximum of 8 patrons
and can be from different households regardless of immunization status;
·
indoor faith-based services and organized community gatherings
(e.g. pow wows, sun dance ceremonies) to resume at 25 per cent capacity to a
limit of 25 persons with masks worn at all times;
·
outdoor faith-based and organized community gatherings (e.g. pow
wows, sun dance ceremonies) to resume for up to 50 persons, provided distance
can be maintained between households. Drive-in services continue to be permitted;
·
outdoor weddings and funerals may take place with up to 25
participants, in addition to photographer and officiants. Indoor weddings and
funerals remain limited to 10 persons;
·
indoor dance, music, theatre and other organized sports and
recreation activities may reopen at 25 per cent capacity to a limit of five
persons, with no tournaments allowed;
·
outdoor dance, music and theatre classes and other organized
recreation activities may reopen for groups up to 25 people, with no
tournaments allowed;
·
swimming and wading pools, both indoor and outdoor, may reopen at
25 per cent capacity;
·
gyms and fitness facilities may reopen for individual and group
fitness classes at 25 per cent capacity with three metres distance maintained
between patrons; and;
·
summer day camps may reopen to a maximum of 20 participants in
groups.
Following the
COVID-19 safety fundamentals, including indoor mask use and physical
distancing, is still required.
The orders are scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, the next
milestone in the 4-3-2 One Great Summer Reopening Path. However, reopening
capacities may be increased earlier if vaccination rate goals are reached
sooner and the province’s overall COVID-19 situation continues to improve.
The next provincial milestone is set for Terry Fox Day, Aug. 2. At that time,
the province will reopen to 50 per cent capacity or greater if 75 per cent of
Manitobans aged 12 and above have received their first vaccination dose and 50
per cent of Manitobans aged 12 and above have received their second dose, while
taking ongoing account of COVID-19 transmission. An earlier reopening will be
considered depending on progress toward these goals.
The Province of Manitoba
is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website daily for
updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE for current
information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the
Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
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June 9, 2021
OUTDOOR GATHERINGS TO BE PERMITTED ON PRIVATE, PUBLIC SPACES AS NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS IMPLEMENTED
Backgrounder: Background Information
Provincial public health orders will soon allow small outdoor gatherings on private and public property as many measures in the public health orders will remain in place to reduce the strain on Manitoba’s health-care system and reduce COVID-19 transmission rates.
A new set of public health orders start on Saturday, June 12 at 12:01 a.m. and include provisions for outdoor gatherings with up to five people in public spaces and on private property.
Other restrictions remain in place including:
· indoor public gatherings are not permitted and visitors are not permitted indoors on private property, except in certain circumstances;
· requirements for employers to allow employees to work from home as much as possible;
· retail businesses may only operate at 10 per cent capacity or 100 customers, whichever is fewer, and only one person per household will be allowed to enter a business, with some exceptions, such as a single parent with children or someone who requires a caregiver;
· continued requirements for malls to manage capacity and access to eliminate gatherings and ensure compliance with shopping; and
· many businesses and organizations will remain closed for in-person service including gyms and fitness clubs, restaurants and bars (including patios), personal service businesses, museums, galleries and libraries.
Kindergarten to Grade 12 schools currently learning remotely in the cities of Winnipeg, Brandon and in the Red River Valley and Garden Valley school divisions will continue until the end of the school year, with some small group meetings allowed. Schools in Morden and Dauphin will continue remote learning until June 21.
The new orders will remain in effect until Saturday, June 26, at 12:01 a.m.
In a recent feedback survey Manitobans were asked what first steps should be taken to ease public health restrictions while balancing the needs of the health-care system. The survey indicated that 93 per cent of respondents said the ability to gather with friends and family outdoors on private property would improve their quality of life significantly. Additionally, 85 per cent indicated the ability to gather with friends and family in outdoor public places would improve their quality of life. The survey ran from June 4 to 8 and over 33,000 Manitobans participated, the survey report can be found at https://engagemb.ca/restartmb-pandemic-response-system.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
May 31, 2021 - Changes to existing Public Health Orders take effect May 29, 2021 and will remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2021. The following province-wide public health orders are in effect:
General COVID-19 Prevention Order (pdf)
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May 28, 2021 - The Manitoba government is further extending the state
of emergency in continued efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and variants.
The extension went into effect on May 29 for a period of 30 days. This is now
the 15th extension of the state of emergency in Manitoba.
Manitoba’s
Emergency Measures Organization provincial response team works with industry
partners and experts to co-ordinate, collaborate and communicate effectively in
supporting the rollout of programs and services to assist in Manitoba’s
COVID-19 response strategy. EMO has been a critical player including
facilitating the province’s overall response to personal protective equipment
procurement and provision, developing the Pandemic Response System, ensuring
alternative isolation accommodations were available, and advising and coordinating
the enforcement of public health orders under the state of emergency.
The state of
emergency was first declared on March 20, 2020, by the powers set out in
section 10(1) and 10(2) of the Emergency Measures Act.
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May 27, 2021 - New,
strengthened public health orders are being put in place for the next two weeks
to encourage Manitobans to stay at home to reduce COVID-19 transmission rates
and to help protect the health-care system. A new set of public health orders start on May 29 at
12:01 a.m. and include:
• indoor public gatherings are not permitted
and visitors are not permitted on private property, except in certain
circumstances;
• requirements for employers to allow
employees to work from home as much as possible;
• outdoor gatherings with anyone from
outside a household are not allowed and this applies to all recreation spaces
including playgrounds, golf courses, parks and sports fields;
• retail businesses may only operate at 10
per cent capacity or 100 customers, whichever is fewer, and only one person per
household will be allowed to enter a business, with some exceptions, such as a
single parent with children or someone who requires a caregiver;
• increased requirements for malls to manage
capacity and access to eliminate gatherings and ensure compliance with
shopping; and
• many businesses and organizations will
remain closed for in-person service, including gyms and fitness clubs,
restaurants and bars, personal service businesses, museums, galleries and
libraries.
Kindergarten to
Grade 12 schools currently learning remotely in the cities of Winnipeg and
Brandon, and in the Red River Valley and Garden Valley school divisions, will
continue until June 7. Schools in Dauphin will continue remote learning
until June 9.
Additionally, the
chief provincial public health officer will utilize health-hazard orders to
close businesses, if necessary, where there are multiple cases and transmission
is a risk.
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May 25, 2021 - Additionally, all
current public health orders will remain in effect until Saturday, May 29 at
12:01 a.m. and include:
·
indoor public
gatherings are not permitted and visitors are not permitted on private
property, except in certain circumstances;
·
outdoor gatherings
with anyone from outside a household are not allowed and this applies to all
recreation spaces including playgrounds, golf courses, parks and sports fields;
·
retail businesses may
only operate at 10 per cent capacity or 100 customers, whichever is fewer, and
only one person per household will be allowed to enter a business, with some
exceptions, such as a single parent with children or someone who requires a
caregiver; and
·
many businesses and
organizations will remain closed for in person service including gyms and
fitness clubs, restaurants and bars, personal service businesses, museums,
galleries and libraries.
The Province of Manitoba
is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their website daily for
updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE for current
information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the
Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
STAFF RETURNING TO OFFICE
As we previously informed you our office staff have been working remotely over the past week and a half. We are pleased to announce that the RM of Rosser Municipal Office staff are returning to work and will be in the office effective Tuesday, May 25, 2021. For safety protocols our office will still be closed for walk in public access, however appointments can be made to conduct municipal transactions.
Thank you for your understanding during these times and stay safe!
TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE
Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have tried to keep our community informed about precautions and measures to take to fight the spread of COVID-19. Therefore today, we wish to advise our citizens that an employee at our Municipal Office has tested positive for COVID-19. We will be working with public health authorities to ensure we are addressing all necessary measures for the safety of our staff, and the public who have recently visited our office. This includes, but is not limited to: The immediate closure of the office until we hear from public health. All office employees have been working from home during the temporary closure. Anyone who is determined to have been in close contact of the positive case will be contacted directly by public health for further guidance. A full office building sanitization has already been conducted. We recognize that this temporary closure may cause a minor disruption in service or inconvenience for some citizens, but we want to keep everyone safe. We expect to hear from public health shortly.
Our switchboard number (1-204-467-5711) is
operational during normal business hours. In addition our staff remotely are
monitoring our email address for the municipality (info@rmofrosser.com)
We are very aware that our role as an essential
service provider requires diligence and a responsibility to protect the health
and safety of our employees and community as whole. We ask for your patience
during this time.
Thank you,
Frances Smee Larry Wandowich
Reeve Chief Administrative Officer
R.M. of Rosser R.M. of Rosser
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
The Manitoba government introduces new public heath orders. To view, the General COVID-19 Prevention Order (May 8, 2021), click here to view PDF.
Possible exposure locations are listed online by region at the province’s #RestartMB Pandemic Response System webpage. For up-to-date information on possible public exposures to COVID-19 in regions, visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/flights.html#event and click on your region.
Public health officials are reminding Manitobans that in most cases, they
should only seek testing at a provincial test site if they are symptomatic or
have been advised by public health that they are a close contact. This will
help ensure that those who need to be tested can continue to access testing as
easily as possible.
The Province
of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural
Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
April 26, 2021
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS TO CURB
SPREAD OF THIRD WAVE OF COVID-19, PROTECT MANITOBANS
Backgrounder - Background
Information (click here)
The Manitoba
government is implementing new public health orders to restrict gathering sizes
and help slow the spread of variants of concern to protect the health-care
system and all Manitobans from the third wave of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The
following additional public health order restrictions will be in effect on
Wednesday, April 28 at 12:01 a.m. for a period of four weeks:
·
no visitors will be allowed to private households either indoors
or outdoors with certain exceptions including allowing one visitor for people
who live alone;
·
no indoor gatherings will be permitted and outdoor gatherings of
up to 10 people will be allowed in public outdoor spaces only;
·
faith-based gatherings will be limited to 25 per cent capacity or
a maximum of 10 people, whichever is lower, with indoor mask use required at
all times;
·
patio dining will be restricted to groups of four people only with
no household restrictions;
·
food courts in malls and shopping centres will be required to
close;
·
gyms and fitness centres continue to be limited to 25 per cent
capacity, but individuals, patrons and staff will be required to maintain physical
distancing of three metres (nine feet) from others;
·
spectators at outdoor sports and recreation facilities will be
limited to one parent/caregiver spectator per youth participant, if physical
distancing of two metres (six feet) is maintained;
·
dance, theatre and music schools will continue to be limited to 25
per cent capacity, but the new orders will limit the maximum number of people
on site to 10 with one parent/caregiver spectator per youth participant, if
physical distancing of two metres (six feet) is maintained;
·
personal service business will be able to continue to operate at
50 per cent capacity, but appointments will be required;
·
day camps will be permitted to have up to 10 children indoors and
outdoors; and
·
retail stores must be limited to 25 per cent of the capacity of
the store or up to 250 patrons, whichever is lower, and malls will be limited
to 25 per cent of the facility’s capacity.
In addition
to these changes, enforcement will be enhanced in key sectors including for
self-isolation requirements. Stakeholder outreach will be also be increased in
malls and other spaces where gatherings are taking place.
Changes to
the orders will be in effect until Wednesday, May 26.
The Province
of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HEREfor current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HEREto view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
Click HEREfor the online assessment tool, and HEREfor COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
April 19, 2021
NEW ORDERS PROTECT MANITOBANS AGAINST THIRD WAVE, EFFECTIVE
APRIL 20 AT 12:01 A.M.
Backgrounder - Background
Information (click here)
New public health orders are being introduced
this week to slow the spread of variants of concern and protect Manitobans and
the health-care system against the third wave.
The following additional public health order restrictions will be
in effect on Tuesday, April 20 at 12:01 a.m.:
·
all households may only have two designated visitors indoors;
·
outdoor gatherings on public and private property limited to a
maximum of 10 people including household members;
·
faith-based gatherings limited to 25 per cent capacity or 50
people, whichever is lower, with indoor masks orders in place except while
household groups are seated at a service, are appropriately distanced from
other groups and are not singing; and
·
weddings and funerals reduced to 10 people, in addition to an
officiant and photographer.
The following
additional public health order restriction will be in effect on Wednesday,
April 21 at 12:01 a.m.:
·
Retail stores must be limited to one-third the capacity of the
store or up to 333 patrons,
Changes to
the orders are in effect until Wednesday, May 12.
The Province
of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit their
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HEREfor current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HEREto view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
Click HEREfor the online assessment tool, and HEREfor COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural
Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
February 9, 2021
NEW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS FORMALIZE NEXT STEPS OF PROVINCE'S
CAUTIOUS REOPENING EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 12
Backgrounder - Background
Information (click here)
Following
feedback from Manitobans and advice from public health leaders, the province is
loosening a variety of restrictions while ensuring protocols are in place to
protect Manitobans from the risks of COVID-19.
The
orders will formalize the following changes for all of Manitoba, replacing the
General COVID-19 Prevention Orders made on January 28 and the Northern Manitoba
COVID-19 Prevention Orders made on February 1, 2021. The orders will take
effect at 12:01 a.m. on February 12 and will last for three weeks.
The orders include the following changes, with further pandemic
safety measures in place:
·
allowing restaurants and licensed premises to reopen at 25 per
cent capacity with patron groups limited to members of the same household only;
·
allowing outdoor rinks to reopen for casual sports as well as
organized practices and games, with multi-team tournaments not permitted;
·
allowing gyms, fitness centres and yoga studios to reopen at 25
per cent capacity;
·
allowing indoor sporting facilities such as rinks, gymnastic clubs
and martial arts studios to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for individual
instruction only;
·
allowing places of worship to hold regular religious services if a
service does not exceed 10 per cent of usual capacity or 50 people, whichever
is lower;
·
allowing self-help groups for persons dealing with addictions or
other behaviours to hold meetings at 25 per cent capacity of the premise where
meetings take place;
·
allowing museums, art galleries and libraries to operate at 25 per
cent capacity;
·
allowing personal service businesses, such as those providing
pedicures, electrolysis, cosmetic application, tanning, tattooing or massage
services to reopen at 25 per cent capacity;
·
allowing photographers and videographers to offer services to
individual clients or those residing in the same household in addition to
providing services at weddings, with the exception of visiting client homes;
and
·
allowing the film industry to operate fully with physical
distancing and other safety measures in place.
The
new orders also bring the entire province under the same restrictions, where
the northern region had previously been under separate orders to curb the
spread of COVID-19 in the region.
Under the new orders, northern Manitoba will see the changes
listed above in addition to the restrictions in place over the last three weeks
for the rest of the province including:
·
household visitor restrictions of up to two designated people,
·
visits of five people plus members of a household on an outdoor
private property,
·
retail stores open at 25 per cent capacity or 250 people maximum
with adequate physical distancing, and
·
non-regulated health services, hair salons and barbershops open
with 25 per cent capacity and adequate physical distancing.
Since
February 4, over 33,000 responses were provided on the proposed changes to the
orders. Feedback indicated:
·
65 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going
to restaurants;
·
57 per cent of respondents felt somewhat or very comfortable going
to the gym or to a yoga studio; and
·
opening food services was ranked the highest priority for
respondents, followed by opening personal services like nail salons and tattoo
parlors, allowing gyms to reopen for individual training and allowing outdoor
organized outdoor sports to resume for games or practices.
Final
survey results will be posted on the EngageMB website once compiled.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural
Municipality updates, click HERE to visit
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
January 25, 2021
PROVINCE MAKES MODEST CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS PROTECTING MANITOBANS
Thanks to the efforts of Manitobans, the province is now in a position to cautiously reduce some restrictions. Limited changes to the public health orders took effect on January 23rd and will last for three weeks. The following modest changes will balance the need to protect the health-care system while gradually restoring services and activities for Manitobans.
Previous
restrictions in the orders will remain, with the following changes in effect
beginning January 23rd for the Winnipeg (except for Churchill),
Southern Health–Santé Sud, Interlake–Eastern and Prairie Mountain Health
regions:
·
Household limits: orders will be expanded to allow increased
personal connections to support the well-being of Manitobans by allowing:
-
Two designated people (family or friends) to visit a household under a
new ‘rule of two’;
-
Outdoor visits of up to five people only plus members of a household on
an outdoor private property; and
- Funerals to have up to 10
people in addition to the officiant under clear COVID-19 protection protocols.
·
Retail operations: orders will be expanded to eliminate the
essential items list, allowing all stores to open for the sale of products
provided they maintain physical distancing and occupancy limits of 25 per cent
only or a maximum of 250 people, whichever is lower.
·
Health and personal services: orders will be expanded to allow for
the operation of basic services that promote physical and mental health for
Manitobans:
- Non-regulated health
services, such as pedorthists and reflexologists, to reopen with adequate
physical distancing and requirements to collect information for contact tracing
purposes; and
- Barber shops and hair
stylists to reopen at 25 per cent capacity with adequate physical distancing
and requirements to collect information for contact tracing purposes.
Given
the high case counts in northern Manitoba communities, the changes outlined
above will not apply to that region or Churchill. Household restrictions,
retail operations limited to essential items only, and health and service
operations will remain limited to regulated health professions.
As steps are taken toward a safe, gradual reopening to protect Manitobans, the
province will continue to engage Manitobans to provide their feedback via
EngageMB.
Manitobans
were invited to provide feedback on the proposed reopening plans from January 19
to 21st, 35,052 responses were provided, and included:
·
62.1 per cent of respondents agreed that household limits should
be increased to allow for two people with whom you regularly interact to visit
your residence and up to five people outdoors on private property and that funerals
should be permitted to have up to 10 people, in addition to officiants;
·
73.1 per cent of respondents agreed reopening non-regulated health
professions, hair stylists and barbershops is an appropriate next step in a
gradual reopening; and
·
76.4 per cent of respondents agreed eliminating the essential
items list and limiting retail capacity to 25 per cent or 250 patrons, or
whichever is lower, is an appropriate next step in gradual reopening.
The province will monitor COVID-19 developments carefully and will
make further adjustments to ease restrictions or re-impose restrictions
depending on Manitobans’ collective success in keeping COVID-19 at bay.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
December 10, 2020
PROVINCE EXTENDS PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS AHEAD OF THE HOLIDAYS, WITH MINOR ADJUSTMENTS
The Manitoba government has extended public health orders from December 12 until January 8, 2021, as part of protecting Manitobans from COVID-19 during the holiday season.
The existing Critical (red) level restrictions have been extended by public health order, with several modifications based on feedback from public, stakeholders and enforcement officials. Changes to the public health orders include:
A seasonal change to the order will also be included to allow for the sale of holiday decorations such as garlands and ornaments, and religious items like menorahs and candles.
The updated orders and the list of items deemed essential are posted on the province’s Pandemic Response System website at https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/orders/index.html#current.
Manitoba has announced the Safe at Home Manitoba program to provide support to Manitobans staying home during this critical time. Organizations, businesses and artists can visit https://https://www.safeathomemb.ca// for more information.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for current information on the
#RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the online assessment tool, and HERE for COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 20, 2020
PROVINCE TIGHTENS RESTRICTIONS TO REDUCE GATHERINGS AND SOCIAL CONTACTS IN RESIDENCES AND RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
Updated public health orders are in effect to further limit
residential gatherings and retail operations to help halt the spread of
COVID-19 and protect Manitobans.
The updated orders will further restrict gatherings at private residences, including a home, cottage or other vacation property, with some exceptions to allow child-care, health-care and home care services, tutoring services, construction or repairs, or to respond to emergencies. In addition, exceptions will be made for those who live on their own to have one other person visit their home.
In addition, people are prohibited from assembling in a gathering of more than five people at any indoor or outdoor public place including the common areas of a multi-unit residence, with the exception of a health-care facility or critical business that adheres to health protection measures. These measures are intended to allow for weddings, funerals and baptisms to take place with a capacity limit of five people. The province also recognizes the significant physical and mental health benefits from outdoor activities.
A retail business may open but may only sell only essential items in person, and must ensure compliance with capacity limits (25 per cent the usual capacity of the premise or 250 people, whichever is lower) and implement measures to ensure physical distancing. Retailers can continue to sell essential or non-essential items online, by telephone or by remote means for delivery or curb-side pickup. A list of essential and non-essential items are set out in the orders and in the backgrounder attached.
The province recently announced a number of increased enforcement measures that will help uphold these new orders including a contract with G4S Canada to boost COVID-19 enforcement efforts to help protect Manitobans and ensure there are consequences for those who disregard public health and emergency orders.
In all, almost 3,300 personnel across various enforcement agencies are empowered to enforce public health orders including the RCMP, municipal police agencies, the Health Protection Unit, Manitoba Conservation and Climate, Workplace Safety and Health, and the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 13, 2020
In an effort to clarify the social gatherings and household restrictions, please note that the provincial public health officials are advising Manitobans to reduce social contact and to socialize with members within their household.
In the case of a gathering at a private residence, no more than five additional members are permitted within the residence. In other words, the five-person limit does not apply to household members for private gatherings inside the home.
Gatherings of more than five, outside the household member count, are subject to fines. Again, all persons who reside at that residence are not to be included when calculating the number of people permitted.
To reiterate, the province strongly encourages all Manitobans to stay home and stay safe.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
November 10, 2020
Today, Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, the province of Manitoba will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to halt COVID-19 transmission and protect Manitoba’s most vulnerable citizens.
The new Critical (red) level restrictions will be in effect provincewide and include:
•
Social contacts
reduced to your household only. Social gatherings are not permitted.
•
Travel to and
from northern Manitoba is restricted and non-essential travel is discouraged.
•
Retail businesses
listed as critical services, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, can remain
open at 25 per cent capacity.
•
Retail businesses
not on the list are able to provide e-service, curbside pickup or delivery
services.
•
All personal
service businesses, including hair salons, barbers and sites offering
manicures, pedicures and other esthetic services, must close.
•
Gyms and fitness
centres must close.
•
Religious and
cultural gatherings must close or be provided virtually only.
•
Restaurants must
close to the public and may be open for delivery, drive-thru or takeout only.
•
All recreational
activities, sports facilities, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, movie
theatres and concert halls must close.
In addition, no changes will be made to child-care services or to kindergarten to Grade 12 education delivery at this time. Roussin noted the province has not seen widespread transmission among children, students and staff.
There are a number of things Manitobans can do themselves to reduce the spread that go beyond the restrictions put in place, Roussin added. These include:
•
Reduce the number of shoppers from your
household to the lowest possible number. Send only one person to shop.
•
Work from home if at all possible.
•
Reduce travel unless absolutely essential.
•
Remember all those you have come in contact
with recently.
As these restrictions go into place and in all regions, Manitobans are reminded that compliance and enforcement issues can be reported by visiting and completing the reporting form at www.manitoba.ca/COVID19, or by calling 204-945-3744 or 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) and pressing option three on the call menu.
Fines for breaching or failing to comply with public health or emergency orders have recently been increased to $1,296 for individuals and $5,000 for corporations.
Click HERE to learn more.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
October 30, 2020
#RestartMB Pandemic Response
System Moves to Critical (red) in Winnipeg Metro Region
Manitoba’s chief
provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced provincewide
changes to the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System today in order to halt the
growing community transmission of COVID-19 in Manitoba.
The announcement included:
Critical level
(red) in the Winnipeg Metro Region – Effective Monday, Nov. 2, the Winnipeg
Metro Region will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic
Response System. This includes the following changes:
o
Bars
and restaurants will be closed except for take-out and delivery.
o
Most
retail will be reduced to 25 per cent capacity.
o
Sports
and recreation programming will be suspended.
o
Gyms
and fitness centres will have reduced capacity to 25 per cent and masks will be
mandatory, even when exercising.
o
Movie
theatres and concert halls will close.
o
Personal
services have no change and stay at 50 per cent capacity.
o
Non-urgent
and elective surgeries and diagnostics will be suspended. Scheduled surgeries
in a number of essential and time-sensitive areas will continue to be performed
including cancer, cardiac and trauma. Patients will be contacted directly if
their scheduled surgeries are affected.
o
Visitation
at all Manitoba hospitals has been suspended, with exceptions made on a
case-by-case basis for patients receiving end-of-life care, in labour and delivery,
as well as in pediatrics.
o
Faith-based
gatherings are reduced to 15 per cent or 100 people, whichever is lower.
For
further information, click HERE.
HALLOWEEN – Be
COVID Careful. At this time, Manitoba
families are encouraged to reduce the number of close contacts outside of their
households, and avoid closed-in or crowded spaces.
Manitobans are also strongly encouraged to focus on the
fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This includes:
- Staying
home if you’re sick, even if your symptoms are only mild.
- Washing/sanitizing your hands
frequently.
- Covering your cough.
- Practicing physical distancing
when you are with people outside of your household.
- Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces in situations where you cannot physically distance, or as required by public health orders.
- Household members who feel unwell should not take part. Use
the COVID-19 screening
tool or the COVID-19
screening questions before participating in activities.
- If
you start to feel unwell when out, return home as soon as you can.
- Be aware of local Pandemic
Response System levels and consider alternatives to
trick or treating as appropriate to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Wash or sanitize your hands
frequently.
Physical Distancing
- Limit contact with non-household members. Trick-or-treat
within your household.
- Traditional greetings such as
handshakes, kissing and hugging should be avoided.
- Maintain a two-metre distance
from people outside of your household or extended household group. Take
turns and wait until any group ahead is gone.
- Decorate your household and yard
for distance viewing.
Masking
- Wear a non-medical mask when physical distancing cannot be
maintained or is unpredictable.
- Consider
incorporating a non-medical mask into your costume (while making sure
your eyes are unobstructed for safety).
- However,
having a costume mask on top of a non-medical mask may not be safe.
- Wear
a non-medical mask to distribute candy.
- Remember,
children under the age of two should not wear a non-medical mask. Click
here for more information on proper masks use.
Hand Hygiene
- Follow proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
including:
- Wash
your hands often with soap and water. Scrub for at least 15 seconds.
- Use
a Health Canada-approved alcohol based hand sanitizer when hands are not
visibly dirty and handwashing is not possible.
- Avoid
touching your face, mouth, nose and eyes.
- Cover
your coughs and sneezes, and then wash/ sanitize your hands after.
Treat Distribution
- Where possible, provide individual contactless candy
distribution. Use tools (e.g. tongs) to distribute candy at a distance.
- Provide individual bags and avoid
self-service such as a common candy bowl
- Supervise, as needed, while
maintaining physical distancing
- Provide wrapped, store bought
treats only
- Indoor or mall-based
trick-or-treating is permitted where physical distancing is maintained and
shared contact items are minimized or eliminated. Note that changing
public health orders and Pandemic Response System may limit or restrict
these activities. Check with the site before you make your plans.
Other Activities
- Consider only planning activities that allow people to
continue to maintain physical distancing. Avoid activities where
respiratory droplets may be exchanged, such as bobbing for apples.
- Pumpkin carving and decorating
where individual pumpkins and tools are provided and individuals practice
good hand hygiene, maintain appropriate physical distancing and adhere to
any current gathering size restrictions.
- A costume parade where physical
distancing can be maintained
- Haunted Houses/Ghost Tours/Corn
Mazes/Pumpkin Patches may be permitted, depending on local restrictions
under current public health orders and the Pandemic Response System.
However, the following guidelines must be followed:
- organizers,
staff, or attending public must self-screen using the COVID-19 screening
tool or the COVID-19 screening questions,
and stay home if unwell
- manage
line-ups carefully to ensure physical distancing
- minimize
time indoors
- consider
online bookings with timed arrivals with flexible cancellation policies
- consider
contactless payment
- recommend
all attendees (e.g. staff, volunteers, public, etc.) wear a non-medical
mask, especially indoors
- follow
store/event policy
- maintain
a two-metre distance from persons who are not in your household group
- employees,
for example in haunted houses, must maintain physical distancing from
guests
- provide
enough time and space between tour groups to maintain physical distancing
- clean
and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces between groups
- encourage
frequent hand hygiene
- any
food or beverage services must follow the appropriate provincial
guidelines
- any
other activities within the event venue must follow the appropriate
provincial guidelines
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
October 23, 2020
With the growing number of cases in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, the province is introducing targeted measures under the Restricted (Orange) level of the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to reduce community spread of the virus by reducing close-prolonged contact between people.
These measures will come into effect on Monday, October 19, for a minimum of
two weeks, and include:
·
closing all beverage rooms, entertainment
facilities, casinos and bingo halls;
·
lowering indoor and outdoor gathering sizes from
10 to five, the five-person limit does not apply to household members for
private gatherings inside the home;
·
reducing group/table sizes in restaurants and
lounges from 10 to five and formally reducing capacity at these locations to 50
per cent;
·
formally reducing capacity at retail businesses
to 50 per cent, including lowering gathering sizes from 10 to five in food
courts and common areas;
·
reducing the number of spectators to 25 per cent
of a site’s capacity for after-school activities and sporting events;
· formally reducing the capacity of museums,
galleries and libraries to 50 per cent and requiring sites to collect contact
information for all attendees; and
·
requiring gyms and fitness centres to collect
contact information for all attendees.
The current measures requiring
mandatory mask use in indoor public places, reducing liquor service hours and
noise restrictions at licensed facilities continue to be in force in the
region.
In order to reduce community spread, residents in the Winnipeg Metropolitan
Region are strongly encouraged to limit the number of people from each
household who go shopping. Families with children in after-school or sporting
activities are strongly encouraged to have only one parent attend events, games
or practices. People going to gyms or fitness centres must wear a mask unless
they are participating in physical activity.
These measures will be in effect for two weeks, and may be renewed with additional restrictions if these changes are unable to slow the community transmission currently seen in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.
The Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please
continue to visit their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit
the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media
Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the
online assessment tool, and HERE for
COVID-19 symptoms.
For Rural Municipality updates, click HERE to visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Starting Monday, September 28, 2020, masks are mandatory in the office. For the safety of our employees and citizens, a limited number of individuals will be permitted within the office at one time (under 10), along with hand hygiene and physical distancing. If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or generally not feeling well, please do not visit the office at this time.
As an alternative to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at 204-467-5711 (between office hours) or email info@rmofrosser.com with any inquires, as we will still be communicating in this fashion.
If you are dropping off payment, please use the drop box in the door. Payments can also be made online through Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Credit Union, TD Canada, Scotiabank or via Telpay.ca.
If you wish to make a payment by cash, please contact our CAO, Larry Wandowich, and he will arrange to meet you at the office to process your payment. Larry can be reached at 204-390-0636.
We will continue to follow the Province’s recommendations and will keep our community notified of any changes.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES AND NOTICES FROM THE RM OF ROSSER REGARDING COVID-19:
___________________________________________________________________________________________September 25, 2020
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.
Today, the Province of Manitoba has announced the following;
The current five-day COVID-19 test positivity rate is 2.6 per cent and 53 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today, bringing the number of cases in Manitoba to 1,764.
However, a previously announced case from the Winnipeg health region was removed from the case totals pending further case investigation, bringing the net new cases identified since yesterday to 53.
The data shows:
• two cases in
the Prairie Mountain Health region;
• two cases in
the Interlake–Eastern health region;
• two cases in
the Northern health region;
• four cases in
the Southern Health–Santé Sud; and
• 44 cases in the Winnipeg health region.
The data also
shows:
• 487 active
cases and 1,258 individuals have recovered from COVID-19;
• there are 13
people in hospital and six people in intensive care; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is 19.
Confirmed laboratory testing numbers show 1,607 tests were completed on Wednesday and 2,354 tests were completed on Thursday, bringing the total number of lab tests completed since early February to 173,999. Case investigations continue and if a public health risk is identified, the public will be notified.
Manitoba's public health officials will be elevating the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System level for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to Restricted (orange) effective September 28, with new measures being put in place help slow the spread of COVID-19.
This includes
the:
• City of
Winnipeg;
• City of
Selkirk;
• Town of
Stonewall;
• Rural
Municipality (RM) of Cartier;
• RM of
Headingley;
• RM of
Macdonald;
• RM of
Ritchot;
• RM of
Rockwood;
• RM of Rosser;
• RM of
Springfield;
• RM of St. Andrews;
• RM of St.
Clements;
• RM of St.
François Xavier;
• RM of Taché;
• RM of West St.
Paul;
• RM of East St.
Paul;
• Town of
Niverville; and
• Village of Dunnottar.
As of Monday, September 28, masks will be mandatory in all indoor public places in these communities. Gatherings will also be restricted to 10 people, both indoors and outdoors.
These restrictions will remain in place for a minimum of four weeks (two incubation periods of the virus). Further direction or additional restrictions may be put in place by public health at any time. All other existing orders and rules for schools, child care, retail, museums, theatres and casinos will remain the same for the time being.
In addition to these measures, government and public health officials are consulting with the restaurant industry as well as bars, beverage rooms, brew pubs, microbreweries and distilleries on steps that could be implemented to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Additional measures may be put in place following these consultations.
Public health officials have advised River East Collegiate in Winnipeg of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the school on September 18. Based on the public health investigations, the exposure was assessed to be low risk. The infection was not acquired at school.
In addition, public health officials have declared the COVID-19 outbreaks over at Fred Douglas Lodge and Concordia Place personal care homes. The site has returned to the Caution (yellow) level on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
The Chief Provincial
Public Health officer strongly encourages residents of and visitors to Winnipeg
to focus on these fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
• People must
stay home if sick.
• Wash/sanitize
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.
Unless recommended by public health officials, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. Individuals with symptoms are asked to seek testing as soon as possible once symptoms are present. Employers are asked to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health officials.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba
COVID-19 website.
Click HERE for
current information on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System.
Click HERE to view
the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
Click HERE for the online assessment tool, and HERE for COVID-19 symptoms.
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August 28, 2020
Dear fellow neighbours and friends,
As I read
the Winnipeg Free Press article (link below), titled "Rural Communities
Uniquely Challenged by Pandemic”, I feel inspired to reach out to our Rosser community.
With the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Prairie
Mountain Health region, elevating it to the restricted level (orange) according
to the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System, we are reminded to return to the
fundamentals to help stop the spread. This means physical distancing,
practicing proper hand hygiene, staying home if feeling ill, etc.
Online tools are at our fingertips. The
online assessment tool can be found at https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ and
COVID-19 symptoms can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/about.html#collapse4.
The Province of Manitoba states that unless recommended by public health, only individuals experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should go for testing. If you are an employer, the Province asks to only send employees for testing if they have symptoms or if testing has been recommended by public health.
As I’ve shared with you before, I truly believe that although we are a small community, we are strong, resilient, and have an extraordinary ability to support each other. Please continue to work together and assist any of your neighbours that may need extra care at this time.
Take care and be well until we meet again.
Warm regards,
Frances Smee
Reeve
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________JJune 18, 2020
RESTORING SAFE SERVICES: MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY PHASE 3
Planned for implementation on June 21, 2020.
The Manitoba government released PHASE 3 - DRAFT PLAN of the Roadmap to Restore Services. Changes proposed in the draft 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. 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: Faith-Based and Other Cultural Gatherings
Public Gatherings: Pow Wows and Other Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Gatherings
Self-Isolation for Manitobans Returning to and Domestic Travellers Entering Manitoba
Post-Secondary Institutions and Vocational Colleges
Permanent Outdoor Amusements Parks
Outdoor Recreation Facilities and Golf Courses
Travel to Northern Parks, Campgrounds, Cabins, Lodges and Resorts
Restaurants, Bars, Beverage Rooms, Brew Pubs, Microbreweries and Distilleries
Therapeutic or Health Care Businesses
To view the changes proposed in the Phase 3 Draft Plan click here. For the complete version, PDF file, click here.
SURVEY - The Province is asking Manitobans to comment on the draft plan. If you would like to participate, please provide your feedback on the Phase 3 – Draft Plan by completing the survey here.
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May 29, 2020
Greetings! Below, please find information relating to the Province of Manitoba and the Rural Municipality of Rosser.
On Wednesday the Province announced that on June 1st Manitoba will be moving into PHASE 2 of the RESTORING SAFE SERVICES: MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY.
Community centres and other multi-purpose facilities such as church basements, arenas and town halls can be reopened with capacity limitations and prescribed operating procedures.
As it relates to Senior clubs/activities, the Public Health officials have stated, "Seniors are at increased risk of more serious complications from COVID-19 disease. However, there are many services provided to this population that are critical for their physical and mental well-being. Any further delay to operations may result in harmful effects.” That being said, please adhere to the guidelines featured under "Seniors Centres/Clubs” in addition to the general guidance that all groups need to follow.
To view the PHASE 2 plan click here.
Note
that changes in the Phase Two plan outlined below are in addition to those
introduced in Phase One. If no changes are below, the conditions outlined in
Phase One still apply. Essential services can continue to operate. Click on any of the links below to learn
more.
·
Public
Gatherings (Effective May 22)
·
Professional
Team Sports (Effective May 22)
·
Outdoor
Visits in Personal Care and Long-Term Care Settings (Effective May 29)
·
Outdoor Drive-in Events (Effective June 1)
·
Child
Care Services (Effective June 1)
·
Schools
(Effective June 1)
·
Day
Camps (Effective June 1)
·
Post-Secondary
Institutions and Vocational Colleges (Effective June 1)
·
Team
Sports and Other Recreational Activities (Effective June 1)
·
Outdoor
Recreation Facilities and Golf Courses (Effective June 1)
·
Travel
to Northern Parks, Campgrounds, Cabins, Lodges and Resorts (Effective June 1)
·
Community/Services
Centres (Effective June 1)
·
Seniors
Centres/Clubs (Effective June 1)
·
Personal
Services Businesses (Effective June 1)
·
Restaurants
(Effective June 1)
·
Bars,
Beverage Rooms, Brew Pubs, Micro-Brewers and Distilleries (Effective June 1)
·
Film
Production (Effective June 1)
· Therapeutic or Health Care Businesses (Effective June 1)
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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May 21, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
Greetings
and thank you to all for doing your part to flatten the curve. Below, please
find information relating to the Province of Manitoba and the Rural
Municipality of Rosser.
Public health officials advise no new cases of
COVID-19 have been identified as of today. The total number of lab-confirmed
positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba is 290.
The significant efforts taken by Manitobans to
reduce the spread of COVID-19 continue to have the desired effect and the
Province is moving towards publishing a date and the rules around Phase 2 of
restoring services. Before Phase two starts, as of tomorrow, May 22, public
health orders will be modified to increase the limit on gathering size to no
more than 25 people for indoor premises and 50 for outdoor areas, providing
social distancing measures are in place. Other changes such as an expansion
of the types of businesses or facilities that can re-open are being discussed
as part of Phase 2, and more details will be announced once those decisions are
made. For the citizens of Rosser, this means the community centres are not
allowed to open yet.
In addition, work is underway Provincially to allow limited, outdoor visitation at personal care homes. Individual facilities are putting procedures in place and will be contacting families directly to provide details including the start date, locations and hours for visitation. Facilities are expected to have this in place by Friday, May 29. This is not a return to normal but does provide a balance between ensuring the health of residents while retaining access to social connections. Indoor visits will remain suspended for now, except for compassionate reasons.
RESTORING SAFE SERVICES:
MANITOBA’S PANDEMIC AND ECONOMIC ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY
PHASE 2 – DRAFT PLAN
Today, the Manitoba government released PHASE 2 - DRAFT PLAN of the Roadmap to Restore Services. To view the changes proposed in the Phase Two draft plan click here. Please Note: Changes in the Draft Plan for Phase Two are in addition to those introduced in Phase One. If no changes are outlined in the Draft Plan for Phase Two the conditions outlined in Phase One still apply. The Province is asking Manitobans to comment on the draft plan. If you would like to participate, please provide your feedback on the Phase 2 – Draft Plan by completing the survey click here.
MUNICIPAL OFFICE – Effective June 1st, the Municipal Office will be open to the public three days per week; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
For the safety of our employees and citizens, limited number of
individuals will be permitted within the office at one time, along with hand
hygiene and physical distancing. If you
are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or generally not feeling well, please do
not visit the office. As an alternative
to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at
204-467-5711 (between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday) or
email info@rmofrosser.com with
any inquires.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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May 11, 2020
Click on the title below to view a notice from Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, encouraging people to seek care at emergency rooms if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to register with Family Doctor Finder to secure a regular health care provider if you don't already have one:
IERHA - Emergency Departments Open
May 6, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
As businesses in the province are re-opening, the Province of Manitoba has created a web page where you can obtain further information regarding the Province’s Phrased Approach to restoring safe service. Please reference the Q & A/Updates for Businesses section. Here is the link for the web page: https://engagemb.ca/covid19-csp
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April 30, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
Greetings and thank you to all for doing your part to flatten the curve. Below, please find information relating to the Rural Municipality and the Province of Manitoba.
Raise the Roof Rosser - Much appreciation to those who joined in the "Raise the Roof Rosser”, held April 19th, where Rosser residents honoured those working to ease our burdens and for those recovering their health during this pandemic. Many captured those exciting moments and can be viewed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Municipal Office - In a further effort to practice social distancing and for the safety of our employees and citizens, our Municipal Office is still closed for public access while we are working on a plan on how to safely open.
As an alternative to visiting the office, please feel free to either phone our office at 204-467-5711 (between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday) or email info@rmofrosser.com with any inquires. Should access be required, we will schedule a time to meet in person.
The public is allowed to attend any Council Meetings during this time, however social distancing measures will be in effect. We will also provide interim electronic web access to those wishing to view the meeting remotely.
Utility Bills - Municipal Council Members certainly understand the financial hardship that the current pandemic has caused to some families. In an effort to provide some relief to those having difficulties making payments, the Council has decided to waive any interest on utility accounts in arrears for the months of April and May. For those that are unable to pay your utility bill by the due date, please email accounts@rmofrosser.com or call 204-467-5711 and ask for the utility payment officer.
Quick
Highlights from the Province
·
Restoring Safe Services Together: Roadmap
The Province has released a roadmap highlighting critical public health measures that will be in place for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies the criteria for easing secondary public health measures. It provides recommendations on how to operationalize and implement mitigation strategies, outlines the initial measures that can be eased, and sets out options for future changes. To learn more about the Province’s Phased Approach click here. To learn more about the "Restoring Safe Services – Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery” click here for the 34-page PDF.
·
Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Public health officials are expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to let more Manitobans take advantage of testing. If you have cold or flu like symptoms - you can come for testing. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include cough, fever, difficulty breathing, sore throat, runny nose, malaise, headache, muscle aches, hoarse voice, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours, poor feeding (infant).
Individuals are directed to contact Health Links – Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or toll-free at 1-888-315-9527 to determine if testing for COVID-19 should be considered.
Click here to visit
the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority for more information.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19
website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
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April 17, 2020
Message from the Rural Municipality of Rosser
According to
the Province of Manitoba, the total number of lab-confirmed positive and
probable positive cases in Manitoba is 250 as of April 16th.
The data also
shows:
• eight individuals are currently hospitalized, which
includes four individuals in intensive care;
• 124 active cases and 121 individuals who have recovered
from COVID-19; and
• the number of deaths due to COVID-19 remains at five.
Quick
Highlights from the Province
- Anyone entering Manitoba, regardless
of whether it was from another country or another province must self-isolate
for 14 days.
- Manitobans are strongly encouraged to practice good hygiene
and social distancing. This includes:
-
cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20
seconds, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or
sleeve, and disposing of tissues appropriately;
-
staying home and away from others, especially
if you are sick; and
-
maintaining a distance of two metres or six
feet from others in public.
- Anyone
who has health concerns or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should complete
the online self-assessment at www.manitoba.ca/covid19;
- Manitobans
seeking assistance due to COVID-19 or looking to volunteer to support
others during this time can visit www.HelpNextDoorMB.ca to
register.
The
Province of Manitoba is the authority on COVID-19. Please continue to visit
their website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the
Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
We are witnessing the very best of humanity at this time of global crisis. Let’s continue to care and look out for each other. We’re all in this together.
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April 15, 2020
Message from the Reeve:
Hello everyone:
As always, I hope this finds you well and in good spirits. Indications
are that our self-distancing, isolation, hand washing and general disinfecting
practices may be paying off. However, we still need to remain vigilant as the
numbers and our situation could change very quickly.
We also want to keep in mind those frontline workers who are
continuing to provide essential services. This includes healthcare workers, first
responders and fire fighters, as well as those working at food stores, banks
and credit unions, hardware stores, gas stations, pet stores, hotels and
motels, post offices….and the list goes on.
In cities around the world, people are sending out their thanks by clapping, singing from balconies, honking horns etc. In rural settings, it’s a little more challenging but the truth is many of us are able to make louder noises. To honour all those who are providing services during this crisis, and those who are working to regain their health, we are inviting all Rosser residents to step outside this Sunday, April 19th, at 12:00 noon and make as much noise as you can. Sing, shout, clap, play a drum, honk a horn, ring a bell, get your dogs barking and your ducks quacking, get your high school saxophone out and let fly. For those in villages you can wave at your neighbours and give them a thumbs up. For those on the farm, try and see if you can hear your neighbours and if they can hear you. Blast that semi horn! Capture those moments in photos and/or videos and post them on our new Facebook Public Group, or tag us @RosserTogether on Twitter and Instagram. Alternatively, you can email them to rossertogether@gmail.com.
Facebook
Public Group (click here)
Remember, we are all in this together! Keep looking out for one another, keep your
chin up and keep on keeping on.
With many thanks to all,
Frances
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April 1, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, all Manitobans have
a role to play in slowing its spread and minimizing its impact on the
health-care system and in communities. Please
continue to wash hands, disinfect areas around your home and work, practice
social distancing, and take common preventive measures. It’s important to stay
informed and understand the facts. Please visit the Province of Manitoba
website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the
Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
We understand and
appreciate the scale and scope of COVID-19 can be very challenging and may
cause increased stress and anxiety. Information and resources on managing
stress are
available to help you and your family. Please click on the blue link in the
previous sentence.
The following is further information that
may help inform you:
-The Province of Manitoba has directed
that only essential business will remain open and operational effective April
1st, 2020 at 12:01 am until further notice.
For a complete list of all essential services, visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/proactive/2019_2020/orders-soe-03302020.pdf
-The Rosser Transfer Station will remain open regular hours at this time (Mon & Thurs 1pm-5pm, and Fri & Sat 9am-5pm) To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, medical items such as gloves, masks, sanitizing wipes and facial tissues are not to be put in your recycling bins. These items are considered contaminated and when they end up in the blue bins, sorting staff have to manually remove them off the line. For the health and safety of the collection and sorting staff, please only include accepted items in your recycling.
When visiting our transfer station, please ensure you practice social
distancing by standing a minimum of two meters away from the attendant. Signage is also posted onsite stating that
only one vehicle will be allowed on the hill at once. If a vehicle is already on the hill when you
arrive, please wait at the STOP sign until the vehicle has exited. Please note the ‘giveaway shack’ is closed.
-As Manitoba’s health system
continues with preparations to ensure the province is prepared to meet the
needs of patients and to ensure appropriate protection from COVID-19 is
available to health-care workers, donations of the following supplies are now
welcome by the province:
• N95
respirators of various models and sizes, both hospital and industrial grade;
•
surgical/procedure masks;
• gloves;
• disposable
gowns and
• disinfectants and cleaners.
Supplies
must be in original packaging, clean and in useable condition. Expired supplies are not able to be accepted.
For more information on donating supplies, visit:
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/supply-donations/ or call (toll-free) 1-833-408-0101.
-There
have been reports of multiple phishing scams related to COVID-19. Many are
asking people for credit card information to provide medication following
positive test results. This is not a call that Manitobans would receive from
public health officials. Manitobans are advised not to provide any financial
data. Hang up on the caller and to report the call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud
Centre at (toll-free) 1-888-495-8501.
-As we understand many people are taking this opportunity to ‘spring
clean’ and declutter their homes, it is suggested that you please refrain from
holding any yard or garage sales at this time, while we all do our best to practice
social distancing!
Thank you for doing your part to flatten the curve. Now more than ever, we need the cooperation of everyone. Any person concerned about their exposure to or risk of having COVID-19 should use the provincial online tool to assess and then call Health Links–Info Santé at 204-788-8200 or (toll-free) at 1-888-315-9257 to be screened to see if a test is required.
Take care of yourself and take care of each other.
~ Message from the RM of Rosser - March 26, 2020~
Yesterday, public health officials advise 14 additional probable cases of COVID-19 have been identified, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed positive and probable positive cases in Manitoba to 35 at this time.
All are encouraged to continue to wash hands, disinfect areas
around your home and work, practice social distancing, and take common preventive
measures. It’s
important to stay informed and understand the facts. Please visit the
Province of Manitoba website daily for updates.
Click HERE to visit the Province of Manitoba COVID-19 website.
Click HERE to view the Province of Manitoba’s Media Releases on COVID-19.
The following is further information that may help inform you:
Drinking Water –According to the World Health Organization, there is no evidence that the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is present in or being transmitted by drinking water supplies. We continue to receive best practices from the Province of Manitoba Office of Drinking Water.
Rosser Municipal Office – Our office is still
closed for public access until further notice.
We will carry on business as usual the best we can via phone and email. As LI2 debenture prepayments are due March
31, 2020, cheque payments can be made using the drop box in the door. You can also pay online through Bank of
Montreal, CIBC, Credit Union, TD Canada, Scotiabank or via Telpay.ca.
If you wish to make a payment by cash, please contact our CAO, Larry Wandowich, and he will arrange to meet you at the office to process your payment. Larry can be reached at 204-390-0636.
Rosser Postal Office – In an effort to practice social distancing, and the fact that the Rosser Postal Office is a small confined space, a limit of one customer is permitted within the office. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Community Centres – Our municipality community centres have taken a lead role by voluntarily closing during this time, as they do their part to help people adhere to social distancing.
Groceries and Medication – If you are heading out, consider contacting a neighbour or friend and offer to pickup any groceries or medication on their behalf. This act of kindness will help limit the number of people in stores.
Online Shopping – The pandemic has led to a spike in online shopping. If you prefer to purchase your groceries online, and your home falls within the approved delivery service region, do expect delays. Anticipate what you may need and plan ahead. But please don’t hoard.
Manitobans Helping Manitobans– Consider volunteering your time. A new online tool has been introduced for Manitobans to help vulnerable Manitobans (such as the elderly, disabled and medically vulnerable). Help Next Door MB is a network of helpers coming together as a community. If you are a volunteer ready to provide your support or someone who needs a helping hand through these difficult times, this platform can connect you. To learn more, please visit Help Next Door MB (Click Here)
To catch up on municipality updates and communication from our Reeve, visit Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice (Click Here).
We are witnessing the very best of humanity at this time of global crisis. Let’s continue to care and look out for each other. We are all in this together.
~Message from the Reeve - March 24, 2020~
Hello neighbours and friends:
I hope this finds you all well and coping with the many changes
that are impacting you and your family at this stressful time. Manitoba currently
has one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country, but this could
change at any time. If we are to keep our numbers low, we must continue to
rigorously practice social distancing protocols. We must also remember that
each province has different testing strategies, so we shouldn’t assume too much
by statistics alone. The reality remains that our only chance of containing
this outbreak is to be vigilant in following the directives of the Chief
Medical Officer of Health regarding hygiene, social distancing, self-quarantine,
and the restrictions on travel and non-essential services. Updates are always
available on the government websites: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.htmlor
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
Yesterday, the Province implemented a 14-day self-isolation
requirement for all those returning from travels outside Manitoba, including to
other areas in Canada. Our CAO, Larry Wandowich, returned this past weekend
from Alberta and has placed himself in self isolation. Plans were already in
place at the municipal office to address the absence of any staff member, and
so Larry will be carrying on his duties and continuing his leadership from his
home for the next several days.
On a positive note, the Federal Government has announced
further funding to the Farm Credit Canada program which will assist our farm
families and agricultural operations to weather the coming days and the
uncertainties that we are facing.
We continue to be advised that the supply chain in Canada
has not been adversely affected, however to ensure this continues to be
the case we need to maintain reasonable consumption and purchasing practices. Hoarding
is neither required nor recommended. We have learned as well, that pharmacies
are now filling prescriptions for 1 month supplies only, to ensure there are no
shortages of vital medications.
Rosser Council and staff continue to work hard running
day-to-day operations while complying with all specified standards. We remain in
close touch with the Provincial and Federal governments, as well as service
providers and neighbouring communities. Please feel free to call any member of
Council if you have questions or concerns. We would also love to hear positive
stories of how our community is rising to meet this challenge!
Take care. Keep looking out for each other.
Frances Smee
Reeve
~Message from the Reeve - March 18, 2020~
Hello everyone:
I just wanted to reach out to our community to let you know that Rosser Council and staff are continuing to work with all levels of government, social services and community resources to make sure we are well-positioned to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak.
PLEASE take social-distancing recommendations seriously. Now is the time we can make a real difference in lessening the coming impact to our community. Don’t wait until the virus is on our doorstep.
The supply chain in Canada has not been disrupted so hoarding is not necessary and, in fact, strongly discouraged.
Cartier Water Co-op reports they have topped up all chemicals required to continue services. As well, their suppliers have confirmed that they do not predict shortages.
Because of early attention to the COVID-19 situation, the RM has all supplies required by office staff, Public Works and our Fire Department in stock.
We suggest that people fill prescriptions for a 3-month period. Pharmacies are able to do this but do not look to get a year’s supply of any medication.
Reports confirm Canadian blood supplies are starting to be negatively affected because of social distancing protocols. If you are in a position to give blood, contact Canadian Blood Services to set up an appointment. www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283.
Remember to stay in touch with neighbors who might need groceries picked up, other assistance or may just want to chat. There will be some people in our community feeling particularly isolated and vulnerable at this time. A phone call and a friendly voice might make all the difference.
Council has asked me to tell you that all council members are available to take calls and answer any questions you may have. As we have mentioned before, the Province is taking the lead on dealing with the outbreak and they have all updated information on their website. https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
And, the simplest thing we can all do to safeguard our health is wash our hands!
Take care and be well,
Frances Smee
Reeve
~Message from the Reeve - March 13, 2020~
Dear fellow neighbours,
Further to today’s Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice, I reach out to you to inform you that our municipality is taking this matter seriously and remind you to refer to the Manitoba Government health hyperlinks to be well informed on all updates.
Rural Municipality of Rosser’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Notice (Click Here).
This is a stressful time for everyone and certainly not something any of us expected. Although we are a small community, we are strong, resilient, and have an extraordinary ability to support each other. Please continue to work together and assist any of your neighbours that may need extra care at this time.
Take care and be well until we meet again.
Warm regards,
Frances Smee
Reeve