Manitoba declares end of measles outbreak after over a year of cases
Manitoba health officials announced Friday that the measles outbreak that began in February 2025 is now over, with the last laboratory-confirmed case recorded in August.
Public health authorities in Manitoba declared the measles outbreak, first identified in February 2025, officially over on Friday, noting that the final lab-confirmed case occurred in August. Throughout the episode, the province logged 1,038 cases—931 confirmed and 107 probable—and saw a peak of 177 confirmed cases in February 2026. In 2026, Manitoba reported 680 cases, representing more than half of Canada's total of 1,121 cases as of early October.
The outbreak led to 52 hospital admissions, including six intensive-care stays. Most patients lacked documented vaccination or had unknown immunization status, leading to a temporary program that allowed infants in certain regions to be vaccinated earlier; this program has now ended. The province urges residents to follow the standard immunization schedule, beginning at 12 months of age.
Why it matters
Ending the outbreak highlights the importance of vaccination and informs public health response across Canada.
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