The province announced Tuesday a second laboratory-confirmed case of measles has been reported in Manitoba.
The man, in his twenties, lives in the area of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
The province said the man had been in contact with the first case of measles identified in Manitoba earlier in the month, but didn't confirm where.
Provincial health officials are working with the WRHA to investigate the case and identify contacts.
The province said people who were at the following locations should be aware of possible exposure to infection, including at the University of Manitoba, March 20, at the following spots and times:
- St. Paul's College, Room 225 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Machray Hall, Room 418 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- EITC-E2, Room 105 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Frank Kennedy study hall, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
People who were also at Concordia Hospital emergency department, March 22 between 10:15 p.m. and 10:40 p.m. may also have been exposed, said the province.
People who visited those locations at those times who think they might have measles or who have been in close contact with someone who had been diagnosed with measles should call their health-care provider or Health Links-Info Santé at 788-8200 or 1-888-315-9257 (toll-free) for more information.
“Symptoms of measles generally appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Initial symptoms may include fever, runny nose, drowsiness, irritability and red eyes. Small white spots may also develop on the inside of the mouth or throat,” said the province.
The province said measles cases are currently also being reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, mostly related to ongoing outbreaks in the Philippines and the Netherlands.
To help reduce the spread of measles, the province said people can do the following:
- ensure immunizations are up to date
- wash their hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available
- avoid sharing drinking glasses or eating utensils
- cover coughs and sneezes with the forearm or a tissue
- stay home when sick
For information on measles/mumps/rubella vaccine, people can visit:
