Manitoba public health officials are warning attendees of a Winnipeg Jets game they may have been exposed to measles earlier this month, as the province grapples with widespread transmission and new cases linked to an agricultural fair in Brandon.
The province released an exposure update Thursday night, warning those who attended a Feb. 4 Jets game against the Montreal Canadiens and were in Canada Life Centre’s 300-level seating and concourse to monitor for symptoms until Feb. 26.
Manitoba has the country’s highest number of reported measles infections in 2026, and the province continues to track cases linked to Manitoba Ag Days, held in Brandon’s Keystone Centre Jan. 20-22.
“Any large event taking place in the province over the next few months should be considered a potential measles exposure site,” the province warned in its latest update.
“People at high risk of severe complications from measles… should consider the potential for measles exposure when deciding whether to attend large gatherings.”
The province is tracking dozens of reported exposure locations and has compiled them into an online list that will continue to be updated.
Community transmission has been reported in the Prairie Mountain Health region. Infants six to 12 months old who live or travel to this region are now eligible for early doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Infants within that age range who live or travel to the Southern Health and Interlake Eastern Regional Health regions are also eligible.
Officials stressed children should receive two doses of measles-containing vaccines. The first dose should come at 12 months, and the second at four to six years, the release said.
People who are not immunized but have been exposed to the virus may be eligible for preventative treatment within six days of exposure.
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date:2026-02-13 17:30:00
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