premier will join health officials at a live update on the province’s COVID-19 situation Friday.Brian Pallister and chief public health officer Dr.
Brent Roussin have scheduled a press conference for 12:30 p.m. Global News will stream the event live here. Manitoba reports 2 more coronavirus deaths, 261 new cases Thursday There was no word from the government on why Pallister plans to join Roussin for the media availability, one of three previously scheduled for the week.Manitoba has been under strict public health orders since mid-November that have closed non-essential businesses, banned large outdoor gatherings, and prohibited Manitobans from getting outside their household, with few exceptions.The restrictions have been extended twice.