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Manitoba Measles Cases Surge Past 2025 Totals
21 Mar
Summary
- Manitoba's 2026 measles cases already surpass last year's total.
- 364 combined confirmed and probable cases reported as of March 14.
- Thirty-four hospitalizations recorded this year; more exposure sites listed.
Manitoba is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, as the number of cases in the first 2½ months of 2026 has already exceeded the total for all of 2025. As of March 14, 2026, there have been 319 confirmed and 45 probable cases, totaling 364. This figure surpasses the 348 cases reported in all of the previous year.
The outbreak has led to 34 hospitalizations this year, an increase since the last public health update. Manitoba Public Health has also released a list of seven potential exposure sites from earlier this week, primarily in Winnipeg, with one location at Boundary Trails Health Centre near Winkler.
Other identified sites include St. Vital Family Medical Clinic, J.H. Bruns Collegiate, Grenkow Dental, Prairie Endodontics, Winnipeg Orofacial Health Centre, and Shoppers Drug Mart in St. Boniface. A significant exposure event at Brandon Ag Days in January was linked to over 30 cases.
Manitoba continues to be the national epicenter for measles, with more than double the cases of the next highest province. Historically, between 2000 and 2024, only 18 cases were reported province-wide. Individuals who may have been exposed are advised to consult a medical provider about preventative treatment, which is most effective within six days of exposure. There is no cure for measles, and treatment focuses on symptom relief.
