Manitoba Chief Public Health Officer Doctor Brent Roussin has announced what is called a Great Summer Reopening Path. He says the plan is centered on holiday milestones based on first and second doses of the COVID vaccine targets.  Over 70 percent of all Manitobans aged 12 and over have received their first dose and over 25 percent have received their second dose by Canada Day, 75 percent or greater have received their first dose and over 50 percent have received their second dose by August long weekend and 80 percent or greater have received their first dose and over 75 percent have received their second dose by Labor Day.

Meeting vaccine targets by Canada Day means businesses, services and facilities can open at 25 percent capacity or greater levels, by the August long weekend means businesses, services and facilities can open at 50 percent capacity or greater levels and by Labor Day means businesses, services and facilities can open with limited restrictions. Roussin notes the key reopening safely is getting vaccinated and reducing COVID-19 spread in communities and hospitals.