Winnipeg Free Press Full house of double-vaccinated supporters expected for Aug. 5 home opener By: Jeff Hamilton | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2021 Last Modified: 10:54 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2021 | Updates Winnipeg Free Press A packed house could be coming to an IG Field near you. Owing to a decrease in COVID-19 infections and an increase in vaccination rates, the Manitoba government announced Wednesday an easing of health restrictions effective July 17. Included are professional sports teams, which are now permitted to have full capacity for games, so long as patrons are fully vaccinated, and their return-to-play protocols have been approved by Public Health.