The number of tickets related to COVID-19 infractions in Manitoba is dropping. However, Manitobans continue to be fined for not complying with government restrictions on private gatherings.

According to the province, a total of 22 tickets were issued last week. Sixteen of those were to individuals for various offences and eight of those 16 were in relation to gatherings in private residences or outdoors. Those tickets carry a fine of $1,296 each.

Another four tickets were to individuals for failing to wear a mask in indoor public places. Those tickets are $298 each.

There were also two tickets under the Federal Quarantine Act, which carry a fine worth $5,150 each.

Almost 3,300 personnel across various agencies are empowered to enforce public health orders to protect Manitobans. This includes RCMP, law enforcement agencies, provincial employees and municipal partners, such as the City of Winnipeg.

Since enforcement efforts began in April 2020, a total of 3,435 warnings and 1,050 tickets have been issued, resulting in more than $1.4 million in fines to businesses and individuals.