New public health orders came into effect first thing Tuesday morning in Manitoba.

Premier Heather Stefanson says due to key indicators stabilizing or improving, our province has moved to level Yellow under the Pandemic Response System. That means capacity limits are now eliminated in venues such as restaurants, licensed premises, entertainment venues, indoor and outdoor sporting events and casinos, as well as gatherings at private residences.

The province plans to remove proof of vaccination requirements effective March 1st.

Mask requirements and other restrictions will be lifted effective March 15th.

The following changes came into effect first thing Tuesday morning (the "Old order" refers to orders that ended February 14th, while the "Current order" refers to changes that took effect on February 15th. For the categories not listed, the public health orders did not change. Click here to view the entire list):

Indoor gatherings in public spaces

Old order
Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) are limited to 25 people or 25 per cent of the usual capacity of the space, whichever is lower. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.

Current order
Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) are limited to 50 people. No restrictions on indoor public gatherings when all who are present are fully immunized people or are under 12 years of age.

Outdoor gatherings in public spaces

Old order
Gatherings that include one or more unvaccinated people (if they are 12 years of age or older) in uncontrolled outdoor public spaces are limited to 50 people. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 persons, whichever is less.

Current order
There are no capacity limits to outdoor gatherings regardless of vaccination status.

Indoor gatherings at private residences

Old order
Private indoor gatherings are limited to 25 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt). Private indoor gatherings are limited to 10 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Current order
There are no capacity limits to indoor gatherings at private residences regardless of vaccination status.

Outdoor gatherings at private residences

Old order
Outdoor gatherings at a private residence are limited to 50 additional people plus the household if all are fully vaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt). Private outdoor gatherings are limited to 20 additional people plus the household if any of the individuals are eligible but unvaccinated (youth under the age of 12 are exempt).

Current order
There are no capacity limits to outdoor gatherings at private residences regardless of vaccination status.

Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts

Old order
Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders. Restaurants, licensed premises and food courts are limited to 50 per cent capacity and are limited to seated service only with a maximum of 10 people per table. Liquor sales must end at 12 a.m. daily.

Current order
Proof of vaccination is required for those 12 years of age and older. Individuals are required to wear masks but are not required to provide proof of vaccination to enter for the sole purpose of picking up takeout or delivery orders. There are no capacity limits to restaurants, licensed premises and food courts. The requirements to limit table sizes and for patrons to remain seated at licensed premises are removed. Liquor sales return to normal hours of operation.

Gyms and fitness centres

Old order
Capacity limited to 50 per cent with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of immunization required.

Casinos, bingo halls and VLTs

Old order
Proof of vaccination is required. Capacity is limited to 50 per cent.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of immunization required.

Museums and galleries

Old order
Museums operate under the requirement to show proof of vaccination when open to the public as a museum. Capacity limited to 50 per cent with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of immunization required.

Libraries

Old order
No change.

Current order
No capacity limits.

Professional sports or performing arts events

Old order
Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of immunization required.

Movie theatres and concert halls

Old order
Limited to 50 per cent capacity with proof of immunization required everywhere.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of immunization required.

Weddings and funerals

Old order
Permitting indoor public gathering group sizes to 25 people or 25 per cent capacity, whichever is lower, for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated. Gatherings restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space or 250 people, whichever is less.

Current order
Permitting indoor public gathering group sizes to 50 people for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated. No restrictions on indoor gatherings when all who are present are fully immunized people or are under 12 years of age.

Indoor religious services and Indigenous cultural events

Old order
Indoor religious services and Indigenous cultural events are limited to 25 per cent capacity or a total of 250 people, whichever is lower, when proof of vaccination is not required. Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine are limited to 50 per cent capacity.

Current order
When proof of vaccination is not required, indoor religious services and Indigenous cultural events are limited to 50 per cent capacity or a total of 500 people, whichever is lower. No restrictions on indoor gatherings when all who are present are fully immunized people or are under 12 years of age.

Outdoor religious services and Indigenous cultural events

Old order
Outdoor cultural and religious services that include one or more unvaccinated person (if they are 12 years of age or older) are restricted to 50 per cent capacity in outdoor locations. Services restricted to fully immunized people and those under 12 years of age are limited to 50 per cent of the usual capacity of the space. Drive-in services continue unrestricted.

Current order
No capacity limit if the service is held outdoors.

Indoor sports and recreation, including dance, theatre and music schools.

Old order
Spectator capacity for sporting and recreation facilities is reduced to 50 per cent and proof of vaccination is required for those 18 and over. Tournaments are allowed. Proof of at least one dose of vaccination or a recent (within 72 hours) negative rapid test result will be required for 12 to 17-year-olds for indoor and recreational sports. Negative rapid tests need to be confirmed by a pharmacist or by staff at a nursing station on a First Nation, as provincial testing sites should only be accessed by symptomatic individuals or those who are advised to receive testing by public health.

New order
No capacity limit for spectators. Tournaments are allowed. Proof of vaccination/testing is no longer required for 12 to 17-year-olds for indoor and recreational sports. Proof of vaccination is still required for those 18 and over.

Outdoor sports and recreation

Old order
Games, practices and tournaments permitted. Capacity for spectators is limited to 50 per cent.

Current order
No capacity limit for spectators. Tournaments are allowed.

Children’s camps

Old order
No change.

Current order
No capacity limits. Overnight camps allowed.

Retail, markets, garden centres and malls

Old order
Retail capacity at 100 per cent throughout Manitoba. Physical distancing measures are required. Masks required indoors.

Current order
No capacity limits. Proof of vaccination is required at food courts. Physical distancing measures are required. Masks required indoors.