Hockey arenas, schools and hospitals are the latest exposure sites for measles as the number of cases in Manitoba continues to climb.
The province has recorded 33 more confirmed cases of measles and six probable cases, bringing the total to 248 confirmed cases and 36 probable cases this year.
Thirty-one people have been hospitalized, including three who were admitted to intensive care, since February 2025.
Recent exposure sites include:
Eric Coy Arena in Winnipeg, 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.
Joy Fountain Church in Winnipeg, on March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
J.H. Bruns Collegiate in Winnipeg, on March 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Bethesda Regional Health Centre emergency department waiting room in Steinbach, on Feb. 27, from 2:20 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.
Neepawa Health Centre emergency department waiting area, on Feb. 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Apartments at the Gardens on Tenth common area in Altona, on March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Altona Sommerfeld Mennonite Church, on March 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Morden Adult Education Centre, on Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Homestead Co-op, 2275 Saskatchewan Ave. W., Portage la Prairie, on Feb. 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Recent exposure sites are updated regularly and can be found online.
The province asks anyone who may have been exposed to monitor for symptoms and ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccine.
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Nicole Buffie
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