HSC screening visitors for measles
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Health Sciences Centre said Thursday it has introduced active screening for all visitors in certain areas to help prevent the spread of measles.
The measures are in place at Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, the neonatal intensive care unit and ambulatory care clinics.
“Entry may be restricted if there is a risk of measles. Screening may be expanded to other areas of the hospital as needed,” HSC said.
“Temporary visiting restrictions are also in place for some areas within the hospital. Visiting restrictions apply to designated caregivers and general visitors.”
More information is available on HSC’s website.
As of Saturday, there have been 146 confirmed measles cases and eight probable cases in Manitoba since February.
The province warned of three more potential measles exposures Wednesday. The sites are in Roland and Winkler, and at Boundary Trails Health Centre, which is located between Winkler and Morden. More information is available here.