There was a slight uptick in the number of COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU May 8 to 14.

 The Churchill Beluga Whale Tour Operators Association says confusion over COVID border restrictions continues to impact international tourism to the area.

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.