News - Public Health

With hot, humid conditions forecast over the coming days, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is reminding Manitobans to take precautions to prevent heat-related illness and include heat safety in their outdoor plans this weekend.

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are advising Manitobans that the hantavirus present in Manitoba is a different strain from the one linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship outbreak in early May.

The Manitoba government has proclaimed August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to acknowledge Manitobans whose lives have been lost to drug poisoning and raise awareness of the risks of drug use.

Due to the wildfire season, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care encourages Manitobans to regularly check local weather and air-quality conditions and learn more about protecting themselves if wildfire smoke results in worsened air quality.

Manitoba Health is advising of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the province. A public health investigation, including contact tracing, is ongoing but indicates acquisition likely occurred outside of the province.