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Pasquale
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Pasquale
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Code red and vehicles
11/21/2020 at 7:15 AM

I realize we can’t have anyone in our home that doesn’t live there, can a person have a relative sit in their vehicle in the driveway persay?
Adam

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Adam
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Vehicles
11/21/2020 at 8:41 AM

Do you mean they're in their car and you're outside a distance away and talking to them through a rolled down window... or are you suggesting both people actually get in the vehicle?? I haven’t seen specific guidance on either but we are being asked to stay home as much as possible except for essential reasons. Common sense would especially suggest that two people not from same household who aren’t supposed to be sharing a larger space (a home) shouldn’t be going out of their way to share a much smaller space (a vehicle).

Please stay home as much as possible and limit your contacts to an absolute minimum in the spirit of the order and together we’ll make the community as inhospitable of an environment as possible for this virus. If we don't, our single day new case count in Brandon of 19 (highest in almost three months, since August 29) will continue growing to levels that have increasingly serious consequences. We’re social creatures and so it’s natural to want to find ways to be together... as the mayor recommended, do go out of your way to make use of digital ways to connect (video chat, email, social websites) or good old fashioned phone to make sure that you’re still in touch with folks in your circle!
Pasquale
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Pasquale
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Thanks for
11/21/2020 at 8:58 AM

The reply. Yes I’m very mindful of the regulations and agree with them all. Specifically I was asking about standing let’s say on my front steps and family in their vehicle in my driveway. Approx 25 feet away?
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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no socialization
11/21/2020 at 9:34 AM

Pasquale said "The reply. Yes I’m very mindful of the regulations and agree with them all. Specifically I was asking about standing let’s say on my front steps and family in their vehicle in my driveway. Approx 25 feet away? "
No socialization is no socialization. The rules state that people are allowed to attend the outside part of your property to make deliveries etc, and people are allowed in your home for caregiving etc. but otherwise no one is allowed on your property for socialization purposes. Period.

There are other means to socialization not-in-person with family and friends.

I would encourage you to NOT be trying to find a work-around, as that violates the spirit of the law. I'm not assigning blame (we've all tried to do it!), but it's these work-arounds and violating the spirit that makes it more and more necessary to increase restrictions and why case numbers continue to rise.
one more thing..
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one more thing..
Joined: Nov 2008
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Living alone
11/21/2020 at 9:45 AM

There is a caveat that says if someone is living alone they are allowed one visitor to their house. It isnt completely clear but it's my understanding that it should be the same individual who visits and not multiple different people.

I think this important especially for elderly people living alone
Pasquale
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Pasquale
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Certainly
11/21/2020 at 10:30 AM

Not trying to find a way around anything. It is simply a question that is bound to come up. Wow, what a great forum.
Giddyup
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Giddyup
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Pasquale
11/21/2020 at 10:33 AM

Yes it’s allowed... as is going for a walk together
Pasquale
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Pasquale
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Thank you
11/21/2020 at 11:02 AM

Very much giddyup, I appreciate it.
Abbysmum
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Abbysmum
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question
11/21/2020 at 11:12 AM

Pasquale said "Not trying to find a way around anything. It is simply a question that is bound to come up. Wow, what a great forum. "
I apologize if I offended you. That wasn't my intention or to accuse you specifically of trying to skirt the rules. My statements were meant in the general sense, as people often see the answers to these types of questions as "permission" to skirt the rules.

We are in a serious situation here in Manitoba, and as a general rule, if you're not sure what the answer should be, the best answer is to not do it. The spirit of the law is as important, if not more important, than the letter of the law at this point.

Yes, you are permitted to go for a walk etc with people outside your household, as long as you don't exceed the group of 5 limit and you practice social distancing and/or mask.

Yes, single people are allowed to have one designated person in their home, but it must be mutually exclusive and both should be from single households.

Yes, elders are allowed to have family come into their home to assist with care, chores, meals etc.

The general rule of thumb is, "Is this socialization, or does this fulfill another purpose?" If the answer is that's it's socialization, it should be refrained from for the next few weeks.
livelana
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livelana
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FRIENDS
11/21/2020 at 6:12 PM

i want to ask... when they say group gatherings outdoor limited to 5. are people still allowed to sit in there vehicles on their own while another person sits in their vehicle alone and talk like in a parking lot for example?
BiG Mack
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BiG Mack
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Vehicle
11/21/2020 at 7:57 PM

LiviaRyden said "i want to ask... when they say group gatherings outdoor limited to 5. are people still allowed to sit in there vehicles on their own while another person sits in their vehicle alone and talk like in a parking lot for example? "
Of course you can sit on your vehicle and talk to someone in a different vehicle. But I mean they want everyone to stay home and limit their contracts to a minimum so why not just talk to them on your phone from your warm, comfortable house instead?

Same for Pasquale if your going to stand on your doorstep 25 feet away and yell at each other why not just use a phone? There is even a neat little feature on phones now where you can video chat too! It's pretty cool, should check it out.

Edited by BiG Mack, 2020-11-21 20:00:04
livelana
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livelana
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outdoors
11/21/2020 at 9:38 PM

@BiG Mack. yeah it’s the easiest and simplest way. sometimes phoning or video chat is difficult for sone people. a person like me, i personally need that inperson social interaction. i have lots of questions about the new restrictions but never knew where to find them so came to EBrandon to see what other people are saying
landlocked
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landlocked
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yes
11/22/2020 at 1:57 AM

Pasquale said "The reply. Yes I’m very mindful of the regulations and agree with them all. Specifically I was asking about standing let’s say on my front steps and family in their vehicle in my driveway. Approx 25 feet away? "
if physical distancing is being adhered to the is no reason youd be considered breaking the rules. my daughter has a dog that needs to exercise daily due to medical reasons, she is able to come to my yard and exercise the dog and i can in turn be out side with them they just cannot come into my home. outside is just that. also there is the one and one allowed as well where if you live alone you can have one other person that also lives alone as your bubble buddy basically.