Hepatitis A outbreak in Manitoba, Canada

June 7, 2026

Manitoba, Canada, is experiencing a hepatitis A (HAV) outbreak with 658 confirmed cases, 142 hospitalizations, 5 ICU admissions, and 4 deaths since April 2025.

The outbreak, initially in the northern part of the province, has spread throughout Manitoba, with 143 cases in Winnipeg. Overcrowding and a lack of sanitation and clean water infrastructure in remote communities are contributing to transmission.

The CDC has issued a Level 1 travel advisory.

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