MPI temporarily closes service centre following measles exposure

Health officials are warning the public about new measles exposure sites in southern Manitoba.

The province said the exposures were at Boundary Trails Health Centre’s ultrasound department in Winkler, Man. on Jan. 19 from 1:40 to 5 p.m. and at the hospital’s emergency room on Jan. 21 from 6 to 10 a.m., the Regent Avenue West location of Once Upon a Child in Winnipeg, Man. on Jan. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m., and Sharptooth Adventures in Morden, Man. on Jan. 23 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Anyone who was at these places during those times should monitor for symptoms for about two weeks.

Meanwhile, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Thursday that its Winkler service centre will be closed until Feb. 2 after a confirmed case of measles was reported there.

Anyone who was at the service centre between Jan. 21 and 23 is asked to monitor for symptoms, as well.

All customers with appointments will be contacted to reschedule, MPI said in a news release.

Measles symptoms start to appear seven to 21 days after being exposed. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, drowsiness, irritability, and red eyes.

White spots can also appear in the mouth or throat, and a red rash can develop on the face and body.

There were 319 confirmed and 29 probable measles cases in Manitoba in 2025. So far in 2026, there have been 32 confirmed and one probable case.