Measles confirmed in Winkler, Manitoba
Posted June 26, 2025 7:13 pm.
Manitoba health officials are warning the public of confirmed cases of measles in Winkler, Manitoba.
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: |
| Boundary Trails Health Centre emergency department at Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 3 and PTH 14, Winkler | June 19 from 9:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., from 10:10 p.m. to 1:20 a.m. June 20 and on June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | June 19 and 20 exposure – monitor until July 11 June 21 exposure – monitor until July 13 |
| C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre Urgent Care, 385 Main St., Winkler | June 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Monitor until July 9 |
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).
