Number of measles cases in Manitoba climbs to 72

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A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins
Manitoba is reporting a dozen more cases of measles in the province, as a new report shows that most Manitobans have some confidence the government can handle an outbreak.
Provincial data as of May 24, 2025, shows there have been 72 confirmed cases of measles since February – an increase of 12 cases since the previous update on May 17. The numbers also show there were 53 confirmed cases in May alone.
As for exposure locations, the province is citing McPhillips Medical Clinic on May 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Henderson Highway Dynacare on May 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The full list of exposure sites can be found online.
According to the government, measles is a highly contagious disease characterized by a blotchy, red rash. Measles spreads through personal contact with an infected individual and through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
New survey shows many Manitobans confident in government
A new survey out of the Angus Reid Institute shows nearly 70 per cent of Manitobans have some confidence the provincial government could handle a measles outbreak, while 21 per cent have no confidence at all.
In terms of Canadians thoughts on measles and its severity, more than 80 per cent of survey respondents disagreed with the statement that 'measles isn't as bad as people think it is.' However, 10 per cent of those surveyed agreed with the sentiment.
The survey also found that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations should be mandatory for a child to attend daycare or school, while 91 per cent of the country believes vaccines are effective for the individual being vaccinated.
For the survey, Angus Reid conducted an online poll from May 20 to 23 among a sample of 1,685 Canadian adults. A probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of plus/minus two percentages points, 19 times out of 20.
The entire survey is available online.