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Blue Bombers get green light to have fully vaccinated fans at game in August

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros throws the ball during first half football action in the 107th Grey Cup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, November 24, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros throws the ball during first half football action in the 107th Grey Cup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, November 24, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Manitoba's public health has given the Winnipeg Blue Bombers the green light to play with games open at 100 per cent capacity to fully vaccinated fans.

On Wednesday, Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba's chief public health officer, said public health has approved the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game on August 5 to take place at 100 per cent capacity for fully vaccinated fans.

The news comes as Roussin introduced new public health orders, which are set to take effect on July 17 at 12:01 a.m.

Under the new orders, he said large-scale outdoor professional sports or performing arts events will be allowed to open up to 100 per cent capacity for fully vaccinated people after developing an event plan approved by public health.

When it comes to the Bombers' home opener on August 5, Roussin said if people are unable to physically distance outdoors, he recommends they should keep a mask on.

"In this outdoor setting, it's not going to be mandated but I would say if you're unable to distance then it is something that you should consider," he said.

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are set to take on the Hamilton Tiger Cats at IG Field on August 5.

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