COVID-19 Delta variant increasing in Manitoba, raising concern Global News will stream the event live in this story.The reopening plan comes as health officials say hospital capacity remains strained by a high number of COVID-19 patients.Pallister has previously indicated that the plans could be linked to vaccination rates, similar to those in Saskatchewan and Alberta.It comes a day after Pallister announced a lottery for all people who have received two doses as a way to boost vaccination rates.Manitoba will also be slightly loosening public health orders Saturday to allow for outdoor gatherings, but restrictions on businesses will remain in place.