Province Warns of Potential Measles Exposure at Two Schools in Southern Manitoba

Province warns of potential measles exposure at two schools in southern Manitoba

Public health officials are advising Manitobans of potential measles exposures at two schools in southern Manitoba.

Health officials warn of measles exposure at 2 schools in southern Manitoba

Public health officials are warning people at two schools in southern Manitoba that they might have been exposed to measles earlier this month.

Measles exposure alert issued for two Manitoba schools

Manitoba Health is advising the public of two new potential measles exposure locations, as investigations reveal that some recent infections have no clear link to existing cases — a possible sign of wider community spread.

Measles exposure noted at Prairie Dale School

Measles exposure site identified at school in Lorette

Two new measles exposure sites have been identified by the province, including in Lorette. Friday afternoon, the Manitoba Health sent out notification that those at Collège Lorette Collegiate on May 12 between 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. may have been exposed to the disease. Those at Prairie Dale School in Schanzenfeld on May 12 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. may also have been exposed.