Medical providers in Manitoba say they're ready to start offering non-emergency services again on May 4, as provincial safety guidelines aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 begin to relax. Under the new rules, that requires a higher level of personal protective equipment, Hayes said. Unlike some other medical services, a physiotherapist is required to be close to their patient for more than 10 minutes, which will require a higher level of personal protective equipment. That will limit the service physiotherapists can start offering May 4. Podiatrists also plan to wear personal protective equipment and also provide patients in their clinics with masks, he said.

Source: CBC News May 02, 2020 00:12 UTC