A record 603 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Manitoba on Thursday, pushing the total of known active cases to 4,659. The current public health order bans all private gatherings, but outdoor gatherings in public spaces could have up to five people. 0:49Manitoba's public health restrictions can't get much stricter, said Roussin, but with the strain on the health-care system, high transmission rate and high case counts, stricter measures are required. But public health officials will be further reviewing what is needed next week. Manitoba Liberals Leader Dougald Lamont wished the restrictions were in place for longer, because only putting these in place for the long weekend seems like a "half-measure," he said.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2021 20:48 UTC