Winnipeg school among latest measles exposure sites

A Winnipeg church, school and arena are among the latest measles exposure sites in the province.

In Manitoba’s newest measles update, the province announced exposures at Eric Coy Arena on Feb. 28 from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and March 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg’s Joy Fountain Church was also the site of an exposure on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as J.H. Bruns Collegiate on March 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Outside of Winnipeg, the province reports an exposure at the Morden Adult Education Centre on Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Homestead Co-op in Portage la Prairie on Feb. 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Health officials ask anyone at these locations at these specific times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccine.

Individuals who were exposed, born in 1970 or later, and have never had a measles vaccine should get immunized, reduce exposure to others, and watch for symptoms.

Those who are not vaccinated and have been exposed may be eligible for preventative treatment and should speak to a health-care provider.

Measles symptoms usually appear seven to 21 days after exposure, beginning with fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. White spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth. Following the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash will appear on the face and move down the body.

According to numbers from the province, Manitoba has reported 215 confirmed and 22 probable cases of measles so far in 2026.

More information on measles, exposures and vaccinations is available online.