Eight more confirmed measles cases announced
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The province announced eight new confirmed measles cases Friday, for a total of 270 since February.
There are 22 probable cases, an increase of four from the last weekly update. The latest numbers are accurate as of Nov. 29.
The Manitoba government also notified the public Friday of more locations where people might have been exposed to measles. The locations are:
The Co-op gas bar in Plum Coulee, from 5 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 26
The emergency department at Boundary Trails Health Centre, located between Winkler and Morden, from 12:25 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday
Public health officials asked anyone who was in those locations during those times to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccines.
