Manitoba’s measles count is soaring, with 57 confirmed new cases since last week, bringing the monthly total to 139.

There have been 215 confirmed cases and 22 probable cases in less than two months this year, the latest data from the province — released Friday — shows. There is still a week to go for February numbers, as the current data is only up to Feb. 21.

There were 319 confirmed and 29 probable cases in all of 2025. The highest monthly total was 72 in May.