Manitoba reports 74 measles cases in January, highest monthly count of outbreak

Manitoba recorded 74 confirmed measles cases in January, the highest monthly total since the outbreak began, bringing the provincial total to 393 confirmed and 37 probable cases.

Manitoba reported 74 confirmed measles cases in January, the province's highest monthly count since the outbreak began in February 2025. Provincial data up to Jan. 31 shows the outbreak has continued for a year and cases have increased after a decline in the fall. Hospital admissions have occurred during the outbreak, including some intensive care treatment. Most cases have been reported in the Southern Health region, where vaccination coverage is lower than elsewhere in the province. Key figures: - 74 confirmed measles cases in January, the highest monthly total since the outbreak began. - 393 confirmed and 37 probable measles cases have been reported since February 2025, according to Manitoba Health data. - 22 people have been hospitalized during the outbreak, including two who required intensive care; 16 of those hospitalized were children under 10. - The province reports 88% of cases were in people not immunized; other cases included people with one or more vaccine doses and some with unknown status. Summary: Manitoba’s January case count marks the largest monthly increase in the ongoing outbreak and reflects continued transmission across the province. Undetermined at this time.