All Manitobans over 50, Indigenous people over 30 and all immunocompromised adults are now eligible for the second booster.

In their latest update, Manitoba health officials say 149 people were hospitalized as a result of COVID-19, including 16 who needed to be admitted to ICU.

Since March 2020, 1,847 Manitobans have died as a result of COVID-19, according to the provincial data.

Eligible overnight camps can apply for grants up to $50,000.

Cliff Cullen said Tuesday the funding will help prop up four organizations, each receiving $250,000, for projects aimed at addressing industry-specific labour needs.

While wait times for surgical procedures in Manitoba saw an improvement last year compared with 2020, the province is still lagging behind national benchmarks.

The province says 16 outbreaks were recorded between April 24-30, including 11 at long-term care homes.

Fans heading down to IG Field to see the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or Valour FC home games this year will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, effective May 1.

Manitoba is now reporting 1,774 deaths linked to COVID-19 since the pandemic first began in March 2020.

This marks the third week in a row the province has reported a rise in the number of new COVID-19 hospitalizations.