Measles cases confirmed in Boissevain, Manitoba
Posted May 13, 2025 4:56 pm.
Manitoba health officials are warning the public of confirmed cases of measles in Boissevain, Manitoba — roughly 70 km south of Brandon.
It’s another instance where public health officials say that some of the recent measles cases did not have any known contact with a case. Previously, all of the cases had known contact with measles either during travel or in Manitoba.
Despite this, the provincial government says the individuals may have been in contact with members of the public over the last week.
Anyone who was at the following locations within the times noted are asked to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles — which is listed below — until the dates provided.
| Exposure Sites | Exposure Date and Time | Monitor Symptoms Until: |
| Canada Post, 558 Broadway St., Boissevain | May 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | May 29 May 30 May 31 |
| Goodon Industries Ltd, 252 Mill Rd., Boissevain | May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. | May 29 May 30 May 31 |
| Sunrise Credit Union Ltd, 356 South Railway St., Boissevain | May 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | May 29 May 30 May 31 |
| RBC Royal Bank, 388 South Railway St., Boissevain | May 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | May 31 |
Public health says they are talking directly with the school and medical centre to notify staff, volunteers, and families of students who may have been in attendance during the exposure times listed. All families of students, and school staff and volunteers will be receiving letters with the relevant information.
An investigation is ongoing and the province notes that other possible exposure locations might be added.
Anyone who was at the locations above during the times listed, is urged to check their immunization records and make sure they are up to date with a measles vaccine — measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) or measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV).
The province says that anyone who was at the potential exposure locations who are not immunized should get vaccinated, watch for symptoms, and reduce their exposure to others.
Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms of measles may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat.
Several days after the initial symptoms, a red blotchy rash appears on the face and progresses down the body. Measles can lead to complications including ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
