Ontario, Canada: 2025 Measles - 1,622 cases

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Source: https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/...outbreak-grows

Four possible measles exposures flagged as area outbreak grows

Public health officials at the epicentre of Ontario's measles outbreak near London have flagged four new exposure sites.
Author of the article:
Brian Williams • Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published Feb 28, 2025 • 2 minute read

Public health officials at the epicentre of Ontario’s measles outbreak near London have flagged four new potential exposure sites, including two area hospitals and a medical centre, and are urging people who may be at risk to contact them.

Southwestern Public Health is advising those who may have been exposed and were born after 1970 or are not up to date with their vaccinations that they could be at risk of contracting the highly infectious virus.
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The health unit for Oxford and Elgin counties said the potential exposures occurred at:

Aylmer’s East Elgin Community Complex on Feb. 15 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll emergency department on Feb. 21 between 8:53 p.m. and 11:05 p.m.
Woodstock General Hospital emergency department on Feb. 23 between 8:20 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Tillsonburg Medical Centre on Feb. 25 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:12 p.m...

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/art...-measles-case/

Huron Perth Public Health announces first measles case
By Heather Senoran
Published: February 28, 2025 at 3:46PM EST

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is reporting its first lab-confirmed measles case.

According to HPPH, it has completed case and contact tracing and will not be providing any additional public details about the case...

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Source: https://www.cp24.com/news/2025/02/28...n-health-unit/

Confirmed measles case linked to international flight that landed at Toronto Pearson: health unit
By Alex Arsenych
February 28, 2025 at 3:40PM EST

York Region Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles that they say is linked to an international flight that landed at Toronto Pearson.

The health unit warns anyone who was on board Korean Air flight KE 073 that departed from Seoul, South Korea on Feb. 22 and landed at Terminal 3 at the Toronto airport at around 9:35 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.

They add anyone who was present at that airport terminal from 9:35 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 22 or at Southlake Health’s emergency department on Feb. 24 from 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST or the pediatric unit on Feb. 25 from 8:25 a.m. to 4 p.m., may have also been exposed to measles...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/londo...ures-1.7473063

Oxford, Elgin counties have highest measles case count in Canada as officials warn of new exposures
Southwestern Public Health area now leading the country in measles cases, according to Public Health Ontario
CBC News · Posted: Mar 03, 2025 11:10 AM EST | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Oxford and Elgin counties have the highest number of measles cases in Canada, Ontario's public health agency says, as local medical officials warn of more possible exposures to the virus.

As of Feb. 26, 177 cases of measles had been detected in the province since Oct. 28, 2024, according to Public Health Ontario, most in the area covered by Southwestern Public Health (SWPH)

Eighty-five of those cases were in Elgin and Oxford counties as well as St. Thomas and Woodstock, and 79 of them were in neighbouring Grand Erie Public Health's area, which includes Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand counties.

Alongside potential exposures at three medical facilities, the latest alert includes a notice that visitors to a community arena in Aylmer may have been exposed to the virus.

Anyone born in 1970 or later who isn't up to date on their vaccinations should call public health if they were exposed, officials say.

The newly reported exposures are as follows:

East Elgin Community Complex (arena) - 531 Talbot St., Aylmer.
Feb.15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department- 29 Noxon St., Ingersoll.
Feb. 21, 2025, 8:53 p.m. to 11:05 p.m.
Woodstock General Hospital Emergency Department- 310 Juliana Dr., Woodstock.
Feb. 23, 2025, 8:20 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Feb. 27, 2025, 6:14 a.m. to 8:23 a.m
Tillsonburg Medical Centre - 200 Broadway St., Tillsonburg.
Feb. 25, 2025, 1:30 p.m. to 4:12 p.m.

While exposures at clinics and hospitals have been common in the past several weeks due to the outbreak, news of an exposure at the East Elgin Community Complex drew frustration from residents who commented on a SWPH notice posted to social media.

It's not the first time the community centre has been the subject of an alert. On Feb. 24, officials warned of a potential exposure on Feb. 17 between 5 p.m., and 8 p.m.

According to the East Elgin Community Complex's online calendar, a hockey tournament was underway at the date and time of the most recent exposure...

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Source: https://www.quintenews.com/2025/03/04/352127/

Positive case of measles in Hastings County; several probable cases under investigation
Belleville, ON, Canada / Quinte News
Alana Cameron
Mar 4, 2025 | 9:41 AM

The South East Health Unit (SEHU) has confirmed one case of measles in Hastings County and it is investigating a number of probable cases.

The Health Unit says the positive case is in an unvaccinated adult who travelled within the province.

Public Health is reaching out to known contacts of the confirmed and probable cases.

If you are not contacted by SEHU, you have not been identified as a close contact...

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Source: https://windsorstar.com/news/local-n...posure-warning

Confirmed case of measles in Essex County triggers exposure warning
Author of the article: Millar Holmes-Hill
Published Mar 05, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 2 minute read

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has confirmed one case of measles in Essex County and is warning the public about potential exposure.

The health unit received lab confirmation of a case from one person that attends Cornerstone Christian Academy in Ruthven.

It is believed that the exposure took place between Feb. 21-28, according to health officials.

Families of students at Cornerstone Christian Academy are required to contact the health unit Wednesday and to isolate as a precaution...

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Source: https://www.chch.com/chch-news/three...iagara-region/

Three new measles cases reported in Niagara region
Posted:March 5, 2025 | 5:32 PMBy:Mason Goodfellow


Niagara Region Public Health (NRPH) is reporting three confirmed cases of measles as Ontario faces the largest outbreak the province has seen in almost 30 years.

The new cases involve children who have not been vaccinated against the virus, officials say in a statement Wednesday.

Anyone who visited MedCare Clinics at Scott Street Medical Centre in St. Catharines between the hours of 4:20 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. on March 2 are being advised to watch for symptoms for up to 21 days.

NRPH is currently reaching out to anyone who has been identified as being exposed to the virus...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottaw...reak-1.7475652

Measles outbreak confirmed in Hastings County
Exposure last Thursday at Central Hastings Family Health Team
CBC News · Posted: Mar 05, 2025 4:39 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago


Nine cases of measles have been confirmed in Hastings County, and the local health unit is warning of community exposure.

The South East Health Unit advised of a measles exposure that occurred at the Central Hastings Family Health Team in Madoc, Ont., between 11:11 a.m. and 1:11 p.m. last Thursday. The health unit is working with the medical centre to identify possible contacts...

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Source: https://www.insauga.com/measles-case...lth-officials/

Measles case may have exposed people at Toronto Pearson Airport and other Mississauga locations: health officials
Mississuga | Brampton | Canada | International | Ontario | Toronto | Airport | Health | Latest News
By Declan Finucane
Published March 6, 2025 at 1:14 pm

Public health officials have confirmed another case of measles connected to Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga and at least two other locations in the city.

Peel Public Health said the latest case of the highly contagious disease was confirmed on Tuesday and included a recent history of international travel.

Public health officials said in a news release Thursday afternoon the public may have been exposed on the following flight or at several locations:

Feb. 24, Air Canada Flight AC57, Dubai to Toronto
Feb. 24, Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 1, between 8:36 a.m. and 12 noon
Feb. 27, Aboud Health Walk-in Clinic and Pharmacy (Burnhamthorpe Road West and Confederation Parkway, Mississauga) between 3:15 and 7 p.m.
Feb. 27-28, Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, in the emergency room between 8:45 p.m. and 12:41 a.m...

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Peel Public Health investigating a confirmed case of measles

BRAMPTON, ON (March 6, 2025) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a case of measles that was confirmed on March 4 with a recent history of international travel.

The public may have been exposed on the following flight or locations:

• February 24, Air Canada, Flight AC57, Dubai to Toronto
• February 24, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, between 8:36 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• February 27, Aboud Health Walk-in Clinic & Pharmacy between 3:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• February 27 – 28, Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley Hospital – Emergency Room between 8:45 p.m. to 12:41 a.m.

PPH advises anyone who believes they have been exposed to the measles virus to do the following:

• Check their immunization record to confirm they and their family members are up-to-date with their measles vaccinations (MMR or MMRV). Those who are unsure can check with their health care provider. Two doses are generally recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. In general, those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles.
• Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to get advice. Do not attend work or school. Those concerned about symptoms should call their health care provider before going to see them to inform them they may have been in contact with someone who has measles.

With March break approaching, Peel Public Health advises residents to make sure they are up to date with measles vaccination, especially before international travel. All Ontarians over six months old are eligible for MMR vaccine if traveling.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles. Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications.

Measles symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include:

• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis, i.e. pink eye), sensitivity to light
• Red rash lasting 4 to 7 days

For questions about this media release call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free). Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Visit our website to learn more about infection prevention.

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https://peelregion.ca/press-releases/peel-public-health-investigating-confirmed-case-measles-4

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Source: https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news...-measles-alert

Chatham-Kent Public Health issues new measles alert
Chatham-Kent Public Health issued a community alert Friday after a young person with measles went to a local school, health team office and a Chatham emergency room.
Author of the article: Ellwood Shreve
Published Mar 07, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read

Chatham-Kent Public Health issued a community alert Friday after a young person with measles went to a local school, health team office and a Chatham emergency room...

...Additional points of exposure have been identified:

Thamesview Family Health Team, 465 Grand Ave W., Chatham, Wednesday, March 5. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 6, from 2:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Tilbury Walk-In Clinic, 15 Mill St. E., Wednesday March 5, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, March 6,from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No Frills Chatham, 835 Queen St., Wednesday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chatham Christian School, kindergarten registration, Feb. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and celebration of learning event, Feb. 27 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
YMCA Chatham, 101 Courthouse Ln., Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance emergency department, 80 Grand Ave W.. Feb. 15 from 2:35 to 5:31 p.m.


Anyone present at these times and not up-to date with their vaccinations should call the health unit at 519-352-7270, ext. 5902...

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-onta...ound-district/

First case of measles in 30 years confirmed in North Bay-Parry Sound District
By Chelsea Papineau
Updated: March 07, 2025 at 11:33PM EST
Published: March 07, 2025 at 11:14AM EST

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit confirmed its first case of measles in the region in 30 years after an unvaccinated adult was infected in another community...

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Source: https://windsorite.ca/2025/03/possib...-notification/

Possible Public Measles Exposure Notification
windsoriteDOTca News Staff
Sunday March 9th, 2025, 8:34am

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location listed below on the identified date to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure.

Walmart Supercentre
304 Erie Street South
Leamington
Date of exposure: March 1st, 2025: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
La Toxica Mexican Food
73 Erie Street South
Leamington
Date of exposure: March 2nd, 2025: 4:00pm – 11:00pm

Symptoms may start around 10 days after being exposed but can start anywhere from 7 to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms generally last for one to two weeks...

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Source: https://cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news/...g-up-across-ck

Additional measles exposure sites popping up across CK
By Jaryn Vecchio
March 9, 2025 - 4:54pm

The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is warning the public about possible exposure spots for the measles.

Anyone who visited the Growing Together Family Resource Centre, W.J. Baird Public School location, in Blenheim on March 4 - 7 from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. should make sure they and anyone they've come in contact with are vaccinated.

Other exposure sites include the EarlyON site at W.J. Baird Public School on Mar. 4 and 6 from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tim Horton's on Park Avenue in Chatham on Mar. 6 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Country Kitchen on Richmond Street in Chatham on Mar. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Walmart on St. Clair Street in Chatham on Mar. 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

These locations add to a growing list of exposure sites across Chatham-Kent...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/winds...rmed-1.7480005

Health unit now reporting 3 confirmed cases of measles in Windsor-Essex
The health unit first reported a case last week
CBC News · Posted: Mar 10, 2025 7:46 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

There have now been three confirmed cases of measles in Windsor-Essex, the health unit reported Monday evening...

...The health unit has also identified new exposure locations, in addition to some reported over the weekend. Anyone who visited the following locations on and during these dates and times is asked to monitor for symptoms of measles for seven to 21 days:

• The Toldo Lancer Centre at 2555 College Avenue on March 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Chick-Fil-A at 3060 Howard Avenue on March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• TMC Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic in Kingsville at 273 Main Street East on March 8 from 1:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
• Walmart Supercentre at 304 Erie Street South in Leamington on March 1 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• La Toxica Mexican Food at 73 Erie Street South in Leamington on March 2 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The health unit previously reported two other exposure points at the TMC urgent care clinic and Windsor Regional Hospital Met campus on March 1 and March 2...