Province announces dozen more measles cases

The province announced 12 new confirmed measles cases Friday, for a total of 290 since February.

There are 25 probable cases, an increase of two from the previous weekly update. The latest numbers are accurate as of Dec. 13.

​​The Manitoba government notified the public Wednesday of another location where people might have been exposed to measles: Bethesda Regional Health Centre’s emergency waiting room in Steinbach, from 2 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. Sunday.

Public health officials asked anyone who was there during that time to check their immunization records and ensure they are up to date with measles vaccines.