Four new probable measles cases reported in Manitoba
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Manitoba Public Health reported four new probable cases of measles in the province Thursday.
That brings the total number of confirmed and probable infections reported since February to 10.
A provincial government spokesperson said there is no public risk at this time.
The latest exposure date was March 15 between 11 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport.
In February, the province confirmed five cases of the virus, one of the most highly contagious in the world, and an additional case was reported in March. The four probable cases are current as of Monday.
The measles virus spreads through close personal contact with an infected person and through the air via an infected cough or sneeze. The virus can be spread by droplets that can stay in the air for several hours. Infection can result in serious illness or death.
Public health officials say the majority of cases, which have spiked nationally and internationally, are primarily in unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children who have been exposed in their communities.