What is the current number of measles cases in Manitoba?

Manitoba has confirmed 351 cases and 30 probable cases of measles since February 2025.

Where have measles exposures occurred in Manitoba?

Potential measles exposures have been identified at a Walmart in Winkler, Horrocks Insurance in Winnipeg, Del Rios Restaurant in Winkler, and the East St. Paul Curling Club.

What percentage of measles cases in Manitoba were unvaccinated?

Over 86 percent of measles cases reported in Manitoba involved individuals who had not received any vaccine against the disease.

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Manitoba Measles Surge: 351 Cases Confirmed

24 Jan

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Summary

Manitoba confirms 18 new measles cases in the second week of January.
Total cases since February 2025 reach 351 confirmed and 30 probable.
86% of Manitoba's measles cases involved unvaccinated individuals.

Manitoba health officials have reported 18 new measles cases during the second week of January. This brings the total number of confirmed and probable cases to 351 and 30, respectively, since February 2025. The data, updated on Friday, January 17, indicates a significant increase in this highly contagious disease.

Two ICU admissions and twenty hospitalizations have occurred due to measles since February 2025, with 16 of those hospitalized being under the age of 10. Health officials have issued warnings about potential exposures at four specific locations between January 13 and 15, including sites in Winkler and Winnipeg.

Vaccination is highlighted as the sole protective measure against measles. Manitoba's two-dose vaccine program is routinely offered to children. Disturbingly, provincial data shows that over 86% of reported measles cases in Manitoba involved individuals with no measles vaccine history.

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