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Manitoba Issues Measles Exposure Alerts for Winkler and Gretna Locations

Public health officials identify specific sites and dates of potential exposure as part of a coordinated response to a localized surge in cases.

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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.