'No zero-risk situation,' Manitoba official warns ahead of loosened visitor restrictions starting Saturday Manitoba reported 173 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths linked to the illness on Friday, a day before some of its strictest pandemic rules are set to ease slightly. Social Sharing With 2 designated visitors soon allowed everywhere but the north, Dr. Jazz Atwal urges people to stay vigilant Posted: Jan 22, 2021 10:35 AM CT | Last Updated: January 22 Dr. Jazz Atwal, acting deputy Manitoba chief public health officer, speaks at a COVID-19 update at the Manitoba Legislative Building in this file photo.(John Woods/The Canadian Press)