Manitoba reporting new measles cases

Measles cases spike in Manitoba

Manitoba is reporting an increase in the number of new measles cases in the province.

According to the province’s website, seven new cases have been added since Wednesday, bringing total cases in Manitoba this year to 105 as of June 14.

The update comes one day after health officials reported new potential exposures at four locations in the province.

The exposures happened at Manitou Motor Inn’s bar on June 9 from 3 until 6:30 p.m., Triangle Oasis Restaurant in Winkler on June 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Steinbach Church of God on June 1 from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., and VB’s Entertainment Center in Winkler on June 9 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Those at the church during the time are asked to monitor for symptoms until June 23, while people at the bar and entertainment centre are asked to monitor until July 1. Those at the restaurant during the times mentioned are asked to monitor for symptoms until July 3.

Measles symptoms typically appear between seven and 21 days following exposure, and include fever, drowsiness, a runny nose and red eyes. A red rash can also develop.

Manitobans are encouraged to check their vaccination status and ensure they have an updated measles vaccine.

- With files from CTV’s Katherine Dow.