Table 1 Key dates and milestones during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba
Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
March 12, 2020 | First case of COVID-19 reported |
March 18, 2020 | Suspended visitors to acute care hospitals |
March 20, 2020 | Province of Manitoba state of emergency declared |
March 20, 2020 | Daycares and preschools close for non-essential workers |
March 23, 2020 | Schools close for remainder of school year |
April 1, 2020 | All non-essential businesses close |
April 2, 2020 | Highest number of new cases reported during the 1st wave (40 cases) |
May 4, 2020 | Non-essential businesses re-opened (under strict guidelines) |