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Manitoba Measles Cases Surge to 249 as Elimination Status Lost
15 Nov
Summary
- Manitoba reports 249 confirmed measles cases
- New exposure site identified at Portage la Prairie hospital
- Canada loses measles elimination status with over 5,000 cases
As of November 15th, 2025, Manitoba is facing a significant measles outbreak, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 249. The province also announced a new measles exposure site at the Portage District General Hospital's emergency department on November 11th.
Nationally, the situation is equally concerning. Earlier this month, the Public Health Agency of Canada revealed that the country had lost its measles elimination status, with more than 5,000 cases reported across the country since last fall.
In Manitoba, the hospitalization numbers have remained steady at 16, including 13 children under the age of 10. Two patients have been admitted to intensive care units, but there have been no reported deaths so far.
The provincial health authorities are urging anyone who was at the Portage District General Hospital's emergency department on November 11th between 12 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. to monitor for symptoms until December 3rd. The ongoing measles crisis in Manitoba and the loss of Canada's elimination status underscore the need for continued vigilance and public health efforts to control the spread of this highly contagious disease.
