Confirmed measles cases surpass 100

The number of confirmed measles cases in Manitoba this year has increased to 105, with eight probable cases.

The provincial government released the figures, which are accurate as of Saturday, on Wednesday afternoon.

The previous total was 98, with eight probable cases.

On Tuesday, the province notified the public of four locations in southern Manitoba where people might have been exposed to measles.

The locations are:

• Triangle Oasis Restaurant in Winkler, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 11
• VB’s Entertainment Center in Winkler, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 9
• The Manitou Motor Inn’s bar, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 9
• Steinbach Church of God in Steinbach from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1

Public health officials asked anyone who was in these locations during these times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccines.