Overview
- Confirmed measles exposure sites include the C. W. Wiebe Medical Centre, Dynacare lab, and Winners store in Winkler, as well as Gretna School in Gretna.
- Exposures occurred between April 22 and April 29; residents who visited these sites during the specified times are urged to monitor for symptoms until mid-May.
- Manitoba has reported 10 confirmed and 4 probable measles cases since February, contributing to a broader outbreak affecting Ontario and Alberta.
- Health officials are directly notifying affected individuals and coordinating with local schools and clinics to contain the spread.
- Measles can linger in the air for hours, underscoring the importance of timely public advisories and symptom monitoring.