The Province of Manitoba issued its roadmap for recovery from pandemic restrictions. Here is a look at Phase 1, beginning on May 4.

ETAIL BUSINESSES

Effective May 4, retail businesses, such as clothing and shoe stores, jewellers, tailors, flower shops, sporting good/adventure stores, vaping supply shops, boat dealers, ATV and snowmobile dealers, gift, book and stationery stores, jewelry and accessory stores, toy stores, music, electronic and entertainment stores, pawnshops, pet groomers and similar businesses may reopen if occupancy levels are maintained in order to allow staff and customers to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres, except for brief exchanges. All businesses will be required to limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels. These requirements will be enforceable under public health orders.
Businesses may continue to provide goods by delivery or pick-up that have been ordered online, by telephone or other remote means.

RESTAURANTS - PATIO/WALK-UP SERVICES

Effective May 4, public food establishments, such as restaurants, cafeterias, cafes and similar businesses will remain closed, except for delivery, take-out and patio or walk-up food service. Patrons must maintain a distance of at least two metres, except for brief exchanges. All businesses will be required to limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels. These requirements will be enforceable under public health orders. Businesses may continue to provide goods by delivery or pick-up that have been ordered online, by telephone or other remote means.

HAIR STYLISTS/BARBERS

Effective May 4, hairstylists/barbers may reopen if businesses maintain an occupancy level to allow staff and customers to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres, except when receiving services or brief exchanges. All businesses will be required to limit occupancy to 50 per cent of normal business levels or one person per 10 square metres, whichever is lower. These requirements will be enforceable under public health orders.
Services will be limited to hair washes, cuts, colouring and styling. No other personal services will be allowed. Businesses may continue to provide goods by delivery or pick-up that have been ordered online, by telephone or other remote means.

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