Sportsplex pool tagged again for measles exposure
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The province is warning of a second measles exposure at the Brandon Community Sportsplex earlier this month.
Manitoba public health officials added the facility’s pool and changing room to the list of 28 exposure sites in Brandon since Jan. 20.
People who were at the pool and changing room on Feb. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. should monitor for any symptoms until Feb. 26.
The province previously identified the pool as an exposure site on Feb. 1. Those who attended the pool on that day from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. should monitor for symptoms until Feb. 23.
There have been 438 confirmed cases of measles with 39 probable ones in Manitoba since February last year, with 119 confirmed cases and 10 probable cases detected in 2026 so far, according to updated provincial data on Friday.
The province said 24 people have been hospitalized, including 17 children under the age of 10, since February 2025.
The province previously warned that any large event taking place in Manitoba within the next few months should be considered a potential measles exposure site.
People at high risk of severe complications from measles, such as infants less than 12 months old, pregnant individuals who aren’t immunized and those with weakened immune systems, should consider the possibility of being exposed to measles before deciding whether to attend large gatherings, the province said.
Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, said last week that more than 30 measles cases had been linked to Ag Days in Brandon, held at the Keystone Centre from Jan. 20-22.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through droplets in the air formed when coughing or sneezing. An infected person can spread the virus from four days before the rash appears until four days after.
Symptoms may appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Early signs can include a fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat.
Several days after the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash will appear on the face and progress to the torso and limbs.
Measles can lead to complications such as ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
Manitoba public health has expanded the vaccine eligibility for infants aged six months to under 12 months in the Prairie Mountain Health region, the province said.
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