Measles exposures confirmed in Portage la Prairie
Posted May 31, 2025 2:07 pm.
Last Updated May 31, 2025 2:08 pm.
Manitoba health officials are warning the public of confirmed cases of measles in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
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.
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: |
| Best Western Hotel (indoor pool), 1705 Diamond Dr., Winkler | May 22 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | May 22 exposure – monitor symptoms until June 12. May 23 exposure – monitor until June 14 |
| McDonald’s Restaurant, 25 25th St NW, Portage la Prairie | May 23 May 27 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | May 27 exposure – monitor symptoms until June 18. |
| Portage la Prairie Hospital, Emergency Dept, 524 5th St SE, Portage la Prairie | May 27 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 28 | May 27 exposure – monitor symptoms until June 18. May 28 exposure – monitor until June 19 |
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).
