People jump into the water from the Orakei Wharf in Auckland, New Zealand, on Wednesday. Several COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased in the South Pacific country, including at malls, libraries, museums and zoos. (Fiona Goodall/Reuters)

Manitoba officials concerned about case trend, extend 3rd dose eligibility to everyone over 18

Manitoba’s top doctor is hinting at further restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as Manitoba recorded another triple-digit daily case count and an increase in the five-day test positivity rate.

While the case total of 143 new COVID-19 infections might at first glance seem modest, on a