Increased instances of measles encounters documented in Winnipeg
In recent developments, the Winnipeg province has identified four locations as being exposed to measles. These sites include HomeSense on unit K1-1585 Kenaston Boulevard, West Coast Kids on unit 4-1290 Kenaston Boulevard, La Grotta Mediterranean Market on 1360 Taylor Avenue, and the Child and Family Services offices on 290 Jarvis Avenue.
The specific times of exposure at these locations have been outlined, with HomeSense and West Coast Kids exposed from 12:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. and 11:55 a.m- 2:25 p.m., respectively. La Grotta Mediterranean Market was exposed from 11:30 a.m- 1:45 p.m., and the Child and Family Services offices were exposed from 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
However, the Winnipeg province has not specified the exact locations within Winnipeg where these measles exposures occurred. Additionally, they have not shared any advice for those who may have been exposed to measles in these locations, nor have they provided information about the severity of the measles cases linked to these locations.
The province has also not indicated any measures being taken to address these measles exposures. The rising number of measles cases in Manitoba has prompted public health warnings, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and early symptom recognition for timely medical care and to prevent further spread.
For those who visited the specified measles exposure locations in Winnipeg, health officials recommend monitoring for symptoms closely. Symptoms of measles typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes (conjunctivitis), followed by a characteristic red, blotchy rash that usually starts on the face and spreads downward. Other symptoms can include sore throat, fatigue, and tiny white spots inside the mouth known as Koplik spots.
If symptoms develop, individuals should seek medical attention promptly and inform healthcare providers about potential exposure. It is also advised to check immunization status as measles is highly preventable through vaccination. People who are not vaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status are at higher risk and should be particularly vigilant.
Anyone who visited these sites is asked to monitor for symptoms until August 12. However, no further details about the affected individuals or the timeframe of these measles exposures have been disclosed. The Winnipeg province has not provided information about whether these measles exposures are connected.
[References] [1] Winnipeg Free Press. (2025, July 22). Measles exposure at four Winnipeg locations: Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/measles-exposure-at-four-winnipeg-locations-public-health-490499311.html [2] CBC News. (2025, July 21). Measles exposure at four Winnipeg locations: Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/measles-exposure-at-four-winnipeg-locations-public-health-1.6122464 [5] Global News. (2025, July 21). Measles exposure at four Winnipeg locations: Public Health. Retrieved from https://globalnews.ca/news/8558143/measles-exposure-winnipeg-locations-public-health/
- In response to the rising health concern about measles in Winnipeg, health officials are urging people to pay close attention to medical-conditions such as measles and seek timely medical care if symptoms develop.
- To prevent the spread of measles and other health-and-wellness issues, immunization status should be checked and vaccination considered for those who are not vaccinated or unsure of their status.
