46 tickets handed out in Manitoba for breaking COVID-19 rules last week

Manitobans accused of breaking COVID-19 public health orders were ordered to pay close to $47,400 in fines last week.

Of the 46 tickets issued, 22 went to individuals linked to gatherings in private residences or in yards,a provincial news release saidTuesday.

Another seven tickets went to individuals for "various offences," the release said, and 16 tickets of $298 each were handed out for failing to wear a mask in an indoor public place.

One ticket for $5,000 went to abusiness, but the province didn't specify which rulethe businesswas accused of breaking.

In all, the tickets issued between Jan. 18 and Jan. 24are worth a total of$47,352, the province said on its website.

Ashern Foods at 12 Main St. inAshern, Man., was fined $5,000.

Since enforcement efforts began in April, a total of 2,599 warnings and 843 tickets have been issued, resulting in more than $1.2 million in fines to businesses and individuals.

Manitobans are asked to report compliance or enforcement issues in their communitiesbycompleting a form onlineor by calling204-945-3744 or 1-866-626-4862 (toll-free) and pressing Option 3 on the call menu.

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