Coronavirus outbreak: Manitoba’s health officer urges faith communities to avoid large gatherings as Ramadan approaches

Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Public Health Officer, said on Saturday that he wishes all Muslim Manitobans a happy Ramadan, and remind them that this year’s celebrations will occur differently due to social distancing amid the pandemic. He urged all Manitobans to continue to avoid all large gatherings, especially during the month of Ramadan, which traditionally involves large gatherings.