The Manitoba government has issued a warning about a measles exposure in the Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room at HSC in Winnipeg on June 29, between 3:45 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. Individuals present during this time are advised to monitor for symptoms until July 21. Manitoba has reported 108 measles cases as of June 21, with 17 new cases in June and eight probable cases.
Measles exposure at HSC Children’s Hospital: province
Winnipeg
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Manitoba government has issued a warning about a measles exposure in the Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room at HSC in Winnipeg on June 29, between 3:45 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. Individuals present during this time are advised to monitor for symptoms until July 21. Manitoba has reported 108 measles cases as of June 21, with 17 new cases in June and eight probable cases.
Trending- 1 June 21 (2025): 108 cases of measles reported in Manitoba, with 17 cases in June and eight probable cases.
- 2 June 29 (2025): Measles exposure occurred at HSC Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room between 3:45 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.
- 3 Monday (June 30, 2025): The Manitoba government issued a public warning.
- 4 July 21 (2025): End of the monitoring period for individuals potentially exposed.
- Risk of measles transmission to exposed individuals
- public health warning issued
- need for individuals to monitor for symptoms and isolate if ill
What: A measles exposure occurred in the Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room at HSC.
When: The exposure happened on June 29, between 3:45 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. Individuals exposed are advised to monitor for symptoms until July 21. As of June 21, there have been 108 cases of measles in Manitoba, with 17 cases in June.
Where: Children’s Hospital emergency department waiting room at HSC in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Why: An individual with measles was present in the emergency department waiting room, creating a risk of transmission to others.
How: The Manitoba government issued a public warning. Individuals who were present during the exposure time are advised to monitor for symptoms and to isolate and contact their health-care provider if symptoms develop.