3 new measles cases reported in Manitoba

The Manitoba government says there were three new measles cases in the province last week.

Two cases of the highly contagious disease were confirmed and one was ruled probable last week, according to the province's Wednesday update. 

The data is up to Aug. 2. The number of cases reported by the province in 2025 to date has risen to 167 confirmed and 11 probable. 

Measles cases in Manitoba peaked last May, when the province reported 72 confirmed cases. The province saw the second-highest number of monthly cases in July, with 47 confirmed and three probable.

There have been 4,394 measles cases reported so far this year in Canada, according to the federal government's latest update Tuesday. Most cases are in Ontario and Alberta.