Brandon, Melita locations linked to measles
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There’s a risk that people who were at two different locations in Westman last month — a liquor store and place of worship — may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Manitoba Health says a possible exposure occurred at the Brandon south Liquor Mart on March 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. People should watch for early symptoms such as a fever, runny nose, cough, drowsiness and red eyes until April 22.
The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Melita had two possible exposures — on March 27 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the following day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who was at this location during the specified dates and times should monitor for any signs until April 18 or 19, respectively.
There are a total of 429 confirmed cases and 63 probable ones across Manitoba this year, with 17 new cases reported in the first four days of April, provincial data current up to Friday show.
So far, Manitoba has had 110 more measles cases in 2026 compared to the total amount of 319 last year.
The majority of cases involve unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children.
Public health officials encourage people to ensure their immunization records are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR or MMRV), which can be checked by contacting their local public health office, doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist.
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