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The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted us to reconsider our typical daily practices, including how those practices may contribute to the transmission of infection in the general public. Many of the measures used to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 can also minimize the risk of transmission of other respiratory illnesses, such as seasonal influenza.
Operators, staff, volunteers, organizers, attendees, clients and patrons who use and visit public places are encouraged to use this guidance to address their settings specific needs, while continuing to follow current Public Health Orders, which are subject to change.
We can all lower our risk and help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses in Manitoba by focusing on the fundamentals:
For more information on symptoms and testing guidance, use the COVID-19 Screening Tool
The most reliable way to prevent infection from surfaces is to regularly wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Operators, staff, volunteers, organizers, attendees should continue to practice proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette including:
It is possible for people to become infected with COVID-19 if they touch surfaces where the virus has landed and then touch their nose, mouth, or eyes. In most situations, the risk of infection from touching a surface is low and not the primary way COVID-19 is spread.
Put plans in place for increased employee or attendee absences because of illness or isolation requirements, and have a facility illness policy. Consider the following:
Public facilities should reassess their environment every day and keep updated with the information posted on https://manitoba.ca/covid19/index.html. Additional COVID-19 information, including general advice, signs and symptoms, workplace guidance, and inquiry lines can be found below.