More than 3 dozen new measles cases recorded in Manitoba in late March, early April (www.cbc.ca)

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Manitoba recorded dozens of new measles cases over the final days of March and into early April, as the province continues to be Canada’s hot spot for the highly contagious disease.

Between March 29 and April 4, Manitoba had 36 new confirmed measles cases and two new probable cases, data released by the province on Friday shows.

That brings the total count of confirmed and probable cases in March to 156 and 24, respectively, along with 17 confirmed cases and one probable case this month up to April 4.

With the latest update, Manitoba has recorded 429 confirmed infections and 63 probable cases so far in 2026 — more cases than in all of 2025.

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[-] Zephorah@discuss.online 6 points 19 hours ago

Man. People really are ok with seriously endangering their own kids.

[-] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 3 points 14 hours ago

And their close neighbours and society in general.

[-] Zephorah@discuss.online 6 points 13 hours ago

If they’re ok with endangering their own kids, the other two won’t even register.

[-] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 13 hours ago

Very true.

[-] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 20 hours ago

I really wish Wab would create rules that state kids MUST be up-to-date on their immunizations in order to attend classes. If parents don't want to do that then they can pay out of their own pocket for private schooling.

Enough of this shit already.

[-] grey_maniac@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 hours ago

Even better, no schooling allowed at all, not even privately funded. Don't let them get even a basic ticket to participate in general professional society. We certainly don't need rich morons paying for their unvaccinated kids to get educated.