October 29, 2020
WINNIPEG — One Manitoba First Nation has moved to Code Orange restrictions.
Sagkeeng First Nation announced on Oct. 26 that it will be closing down the community for a 14-day period due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases across Manitoba.
According to a public notice from the First Nation, Code Orange means community transmission of COVID-19 is at a medium level; new clusters are forming, but they can be controlled through self-isolation, testing and contact tracing; and the healthcare system can manage the case levels.
The First Nation’s Code Orange restrictions include: