Alberta, Canada: 2025+ Measles

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Source: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/710-measl...1675.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6 Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGz-2OcKgR5bnyGr6QsUkdbbnHMT8iBgKzCZ04ibIHEtZ578GxK7sq yg_dHzkjSefy5Iq7zU0WXf-a9usSEexcaQzFVT57ZKGfnz31Q7uL2bYt9dWMKckA0U5FYAKlu Ez0ilaKtZEs2x6M11EdHpNGDeN4rt_FXDbQUkHpuI4tuD

With 710 measles cases now confirmed in Alberta, this marks the worst year since 1986
CBC
Mon, June 2, 2025 at 5:25 p.m. EDT·2 min read​

Alberta has now confirmed 710 measles cases so far this year, according to new data released Monday, surpassing the 690-case mark set in 1987.

This year now marks the most cases in a calendar year since 1986, when 843 cases were reported.

The initial outbreak this year began in March and the disease has spread throughout the spring, mainly outside of the Calgary and Edmonton health zones.

The South Zone has been the hardest hit, accounting for 520 of the cases so far this year.

The Central Zone has seen 102 cases while the North Zone has seen 69.

No new cases were reported in the Calgary Zone or the Edmonton Zone over the weekend. The province's two most populous health zones have seen a total of 19 cases so far this year, between them.

The spread of measles has occurred primarily among children and teenagers: about 29 per cent of the cases are among kids under the age of five, while 46 per cent are among those between the ages of five and 17.​..

 

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Source: https://reachfm.ca/articles/measles-cases-continue-to-rise-in-peace-country-communities

Measles cases continue to rise in Peace Country communities
Written by Staff Monday, Jun 02 2025, 12:52 PM​

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the North Zone who have been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Location: GRANDE PRAIRIE

Real Canadian Superstore

Exposure time period: May 24, 2025: 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (MDT)

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Patient Registration

Exposure time periods:
May 25, 2025: 10 p.m. to May 26, 2025: 8 a.m. (MDT)
May 26, 2025: 7 p.m. to May 27, 2025: 9 a.m. (MDT)
May 28, 2025: 7 p.m. to May 29, 2025: 9 a.m. (MDT)


McDonald’s
11802 100 St.

Exposure time period: May 25, 2025: 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. (MDT)

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Emergency Department

Exposure time period: May 27, 2025: 6:30 p.m. to May 28, 2025: 3 a.m. (MDT)


Wok Box
10915 104A Ave.

Exposure time period: May 29, 2025: 3:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. (MDT)

Starbucks
9910 92 St.

Exposure time period: May 29, 2025: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (MDT)


There were two other potential exposure locations in Peace County communities, these include:

La Crete Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre
10601 100 Avenue
La Crete, AB
Exposure Time Period: May 25, 2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (MDT)

St. Theresa General Hospital Emergency Department
4506 46 Avenue
Fort Vermilion, AB

Exposure Time Periods:

May 23, 2025: 10:30 a.m. – 3:21 p.m. (MDT)

May 24, 2025: 6:35 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (MDT)

May 27, 2025: 3:30 p.m. – 7:26 p.m. (MDT)​...

 

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Source: https://calgaryherald.com/news/ahs-measles-exposure-alert-yyc

AHS issues measles exposure alert at Calgary International Airport, 25 new cases reported
AHS officials said potential infection exposure happened in U.S. departures area and on flight to Salt Lake City
Author of the article: By Darlene Casten
Published Jun 04, 2025
Last updated 5 minutes ago

The U.S. departures area at the Calgary International Airport was the site of a potential measles exposure just over two weeks ago, AHS officials said Wednesday.
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The alert warns of an exposure risk at gates 90 and 92 on a 2 p.m. WestJet/Delta flight to Salt Lake City on May 19. The exposure window was around three hours, between approximately 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.​..

...AHS updated its reported measles cases Wednesday to 749, an increase of 25 cases from the day before. Eighteen of those cases are currently communicable.


Most of Alberta’s measles cases are in children, with 352 cases in those aged between five and 17 years, and 217 infections in children younger than five years.


The province’s South zone has seen 549 cases and the Central health zone has had 103 cases reported. The majority of the new cases, 16, were in the south zone.


A standing measles advisory for the South region has been issued due to the volume of cases reported and the inability to identify and track the sources of infections.​..

 

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Source: https://www.lakelandtoday.ca/cold-l...in-cold-lake-results-in-public-alert-10761009

Confirmed case of measles in Cold Lake results in public alert
People who were at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department for periods of time on May 28, 29 and 30 may have been exposed to measles.
Janice Huser Janice Huser
about 2 hours ago

​COLD LAKE - People who were at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department for periods of time on May 28, 29 and 30 may have been exposed to measles.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) released an advisory on June 4, stating, "Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the North Zone who have been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary."
The location released by AHS was the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department and exposure time periods are:

May 28-29, 2025: 7:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. (overnight)
May 29-30, 2025: 5 p.m. – 3:20 a.m. (overnight)...

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Physicians brace for summer travel season as Alberta tops 800 measles cases

CBC
Mon, June 9, 2025 at 3:11 p.m. EDT·4 min read​

As summer approaches, Alberta's measles case counts are expected to keep climbing and some experts worry transmission will become even more widespread.

With 31 new cases reported over the weekend, Alberta's total case count jumped to 809 by midday Monday.

Five people are currently hospitalized due to the virus, including two patients who are in intensive care.

The outbreaks began in March and while cases have been confirmed in all zones, the south, central and north zones are the hardest hit.

"This is not showing signs of slowing at this point," said Caroline Colijn, a professor and Canada Research Chair of Mathematics for Evolution, Infection and Public Health at Simon Fraser University.
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more.... https://ca.news.yahoo.com/physicians-brace-summer-travel-season-191112876.html

 

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Calgary

Measles is surging in Alberta. Which vaccine-preventable disease could be next?

Measles 'canary in the coalmine,' as experts watch for resurgence of illnesses like polio

Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2025 3:00 AM CDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago

Doctors and scientists worry Alberta's measles outbreaks could signal the start of a new era when other dangerous infectious diseases of the past could re-emerge and pose new health threats.

The province is battling its worst wave of measles cases in nearly half a century and there is no end in sight.

The virus was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998. But vaccination rates have declined in Alberta, and around the country in recent years.

"To some extent measles is the canary in the coalmine," said Dr. Cora Constantinescu, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary.

As of Friday, a total of 879 measles cases had been reported in the province since the outbreaks began in March.
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Measles cases in Alberta


Measles transmission is currently occurring in Alberta, affecting individuals of all ages – including infants, children and adults. Most reported cases have been in children under 5 years old and those aged 5 to 17 who are not immunized.

Cases have been reported in all zones of the province, with the highest numbers in the south and central zones. Due to the number of people in these areas who may not be immune to measles, it’s likely that some cases are going undetected or unreported.

Alberta Health Services shares known public exposure locations for the Edmonton, Calgary, Central and North Zones. A standing exposure advisory has been issued for the South Zone.


South Zone

Alberta Health Services has issued a standing exposure advisory for the South Zone due to a significant number of cases and widespread potential exposure risk across the zone. The standing measles exposures advisory will replace the use of site-specific exposure advisories which no longer accurately capture the potential risk at this time in the South Zone.

All South Zone residents, workers, students and visitors should ensure their measles immunizations are up to date. Individuals born in or after 1970 with fewer than two documented vaccine doses are at increased risk and should monitor for symptoms and review their immunization records.


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Measles 'out of control,' experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
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Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Jun 21, 2025 5:00 AM CDT | Last Updated: June 21

Alberta's measles outbreaks have now eclipsed the 1,000-case mark and infectious disease specialists are warning the virus is "impossible to contain," given the current level of transmission.

The province reported another 24 cases on Friday, including 14 in the north zone, nine in the south and one in the Edmonton zone.

This brings the total confirmed cases since the outbreaks began in March to 1,020.

"It is a very grim milestone," said Dr. Karina Top, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, which has been treating children with measles.

"I'm very worried we're going to see more hospitalizations and some deaths soon because we know the death rate is about one to two per thousand. So it's likely that we're going to see that and that will be a very tragic day."
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-measles-cases-pass-1000-1.7567488

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Source: https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/06/26/measles-exposure-calgary-international-airport/

Possible measles exposure at Calgary International Airport: AHS
By News Staff
Posted Jun 26, 2025 4:59 pm.

The province has confirmed a case of measles in Calgary involving someone who was at the city’s airport this week.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says the person took a flight from the Calgary International Airport to the Charlottetown Airport on Wednesday.

The health agency is warning that anyone who was in the following locations during specified times may have been exposed to measles:

Calgary International Airport – Domestic Arrivals Gate A17 (8:10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Calgary International Airport – Domestic Departures Gate C55 and WestJet flight 630 (8:50 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Additional locations could be released if necessary, says AHS.

AHS says anyone who attended the locations at the specified times, was born in or after 1970, and has less than two doses of the measles vaccine, could be at risk. Anyone at risk should monitor for symptoms.​..

 

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/alberta-adds-38-new-measles-cases-most-in-the-north/

Alberta adds 38 new measles cases, most in the north
By Brittany Ekelund
Published: June 30, 2025 at 2:54PM EDT​

Alberta added 38 new measles cases over the weekend.

On Monday, the provincial dashboard showed 23 new cases identified in the north zone since Friday. Fourteen were found in the south and another one in the City of Calgary.

Two people were in hospital with the virus.

The new cases bring the total measles case in Alberta to 1,160 since March. Of those, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reported that eight people were currently known to have an active infection capable of spreading.

AHS says all Albertans living in the south, central and northern zones should be aware that there is a “significant” current risk of measles.

Standing advisories are in effect for the south zone and the following locations in the north:

The Hamlet of La Crete
St. Theresa General Hospital in Fort Vermilion
Northwest Health Centre in High Level

According to the government, between one and three people out of every 1,000 diagnosed with measles die. One in 1,000 diagnosed with measles will get encephalitis.​..

 

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Measles cases in Alberta

Measles transmission is currently occurring in Alberta, affecting individuals of all ages – including infants, children and adults. Most reported cases have been in children under 5 years old and those aged 5 to 17 who are not immunized.

Cases have been reported in all zones of the province, with the highest numbers in the north, south and central zones. Due to the number of people in these areas who may not be immune to measles, it’s likely that some cases are going undetected or unreported.

Alberta Health Services shares known public exposure locations for the Edmonton, Calgary, Central and parts of the North Zone. A standing exposure advisory has been issued for the South Zone and areas of the North Zone. Site-specific exposure advisories will no longer be issued in these locations.

All Alberta residents, workers, students and visitors are advised to be aware of the increased risk of measles and ensure their measles immunizations are up to date.
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https://www.alberta.ca/measles

 

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Source: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/lo...nfirmed-cases-of-measles-exposure-in-edmonton

AHS issues multiple public alerts after confirmed cases of measles exposure in Edmonton
According to the province's measles dashboard, as of Thursday there are a total of 1,179 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta.
Author of the article: By Cindy Tran
Published Jul 03, 2025

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued multiple warnings over Wednesday and Thursday about possible measles exposure at three different Edmonton hospitals.

Individuals who were at the Stollery Children’s Hospital emergency department or University of Alberta Hospital foyers on Wednesday from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. may have risked exposure to measles. In a Thursday press release, AHS issued a public alert after it was notified of a person with confirmed measles in the Edmonton Zone who was in public while infectious.

Earlier warnings were issued on Wednesday to those who were at Grey Nuns Community Hospital Units 51, 52, 53, 43 and the emergency department on June 25-28 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m and June 29 from 3:50 a.m. to 7 a.m.​..

 

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Source: https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/...asles-exposure-locations-in-grande-prairie-2/

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie
By My Grande Prairie Now Staff
July 5, 2025

A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

AHS says if you were at the following locations during these times, you may have been exposed:

Costco Wholesale
June 26th, 2025: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. (MDT)

Real Canadian Superstore
June 26th: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (June 26) (MDT)​...

 

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Alberta has the highest number of measles cases per capita

Posted yesterday at 12:59 PM

With more than 1,000 people infected, Alberta has the highest number of measles cases per capita in North America. This situation worries experts, who believe that the summer's events could further increase the number of cases.

The province said Tuesday that 1,230 people have been infected with measles since the first outbreak of this highly contagious disease in the province in March.

Dr. Mark Joffe , the province's former chief medical officer of health, says the rate is twice that of Ontario.

Ontario is considered the epicenter of the outbreak in Canada in terms of the absolute number of recorded cases, but its population is three times that of Alberta. As of July 2, the province had 1,910 confirmed infections and 313 probable cases recorded since the outbreak began in October.

The outbreak of measles cases comes as the province's largest event, the Calgary Stampede , is taking place , as well as summer camps, family reunions and summer interprovincial trips.

In the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , 1,288 cases of measles have been confirmed this year.

Dr. James Talbot , another former Alberta chief public health officer, says the province has even surpassed India in cases per capita .

The country currently has about 10,000 cases of measles for a population of 1.4 billion.

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Source: https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/07/11/calgary-measles-exposure-ahs-warning/

AHS warns of possible measles exposure at several Calgary locations
By News Staff
Posted Jul 11, 2025 4:31 pm.
Last Updated Jul 11, 2025 6:16 pm.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has released a list of locations where people may have been exposed to measles after learning of a confirmed case in Calgary.

The health agency says the individual was in a number of public places while infectious and say anyone who was in the following locations during the specified times may have been exposed:

Amenida Residences & Hotel, 4206 Macleod Trail — from July 4 at 9 a.m. to July 5 at 11 a.m.
Ricky’s All Day Grill, 6262 Macleod Trail — July 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tim Hortons, 3840 Macleod Trail — July 4 from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ricky’s All Day Grill, 6262 Macleod Trail — July 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Anejo Restaurant, 2116 4 Street SW — July 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Winkin’ Owl Pub and Kitchen, 13750 Bow Bottom Trail — from July 4 at 11:30 p.m. to July 5 at 3:30 a.m...


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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calg...case-counts-reported-for-entire-u-s-1.7584490

Alberta's measles outbreaks surpass case counts reported for entire U.S.
30 new cases reported in Alberta over the weekend
Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Jul 14, 2025 2:27 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

Alberta has now confirmed more measles cases than the entire United States has reported this year.

The province has been battling outbreaks since March and as of noon Monday, total case counts in the province had ballooned to 1,314.

The latest update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that country has amassed 1,288 cases this year.​..

 

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Source: https://www.rmoutlook.com/banff/con...lert-to-potential-exposures-in-banff-10944341

Confirmed cases of measles prompts public alert to potential exposures in Banff
AHS said the exposure time period at the Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain was between 2-5 p.m. on July 9.
RMO Staff
about 3 hours ago

​BANFF – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of two people with confirmed measles in Okotoks and Calgary who have been in a public setting while infectious, including the Banff Gondola.

In an advisory released on July 14, AHS said the exposure time period at the Banff Gondola on Sulphur Mountain was between 2-5 p.m. on July 9.​..

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Source: https://www.mygrandeprairienow.com/...ande-prairie-as-provincial-case-totals-climb/

Another potential measles exposure site in Grande Prairie as provincial case totals climb
My Grande Prairie Now Staff
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My Grande Prairie Now Staff
July 15, 2025

Another confirmed case of the measles in Grande Prairie has prompted an exposure warning from Alberta Health Services.

Individuals who at the Service Plus Inn and Suites Hotel between 10 p.m. July 6th to 12 p.m. July 7th may have been exposed to measles.

The latest confirmed case in the Peace Country come along at a time when Alberta is now the leading jurisdiction per capita in North America for measles. The province has more measles cases than the United States, with 1,314 cases since March. This surpasses the 1,288 cases in 39 states south of the border...

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...le-calgary-locations-okotoks-area-campground/

Potential measles exposures at multiple Calgary locations, Okotoks-area campground
By CTVNewsCalgary.ca Staff
Published: July 14, 2025 at 10:34PM EDT​

Alberta Health Services is warning the public about two people with measles who separately visited a number of locations in the Calgary area.

Anyone at the following places at the following days and times might have been exposed and might be at risk of developing measles, depending on their immunization status:

Traveller’s Inn Motel (4611 16 Ave. N.W., Calgary) between 10 p.m. on July 8 and 12 p.m. on July 9;
Banff Gondola (100 Mountain Ave., Banff) between 2 and 5 p.m. on July 9;
Calgary Peterbilt (11550 44 St. S.E., Calgary) between 2:15 and 4:45 p.m. on July 9;
GreatWest Kenworth (5909 6 St. S.E., Calgary) between 3 and 5:30 p.m. on July 9;
NAPA Auto Parts (5530 3 St. S.E., Calgary) between 3:45 and 6:15 p.m. on July 9;
South Health Campus Emergency Department (4448 Front St. S.E., Calgary) between 7:25 and 10:37 p.m. on July 11; and
Riverbend Campground (48033 370 Ave. E., Okotoks) between July 7 and 15 (inclusive).​..

 

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/47-more-measles-cases-reported-in-alberta-over-weekend/

47 more measles cases reported in Alberta over weekend
By Alex Antoneshyn
Published: July 21, 2025 at 3:36PM EDT​

Alberta confirmed 47 more measles cases over the weekend, bringing the year’s total to 1,454.

Of the new cases, most were counted in the north and south health zones, which have far outpaced other zones in case counts. Each added 22.

Two were also confirmed in Edmonton and one in Calgary.

As of the updated data on Monday, a total of 23 cases were still communicable​...

 

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...confirmed-case-at-alberta-childrens-hospital/

Measles alert issued after confirmed case at Alberta Children’s Hospital
By Melissa Gilligan
Published: July 22, 2025 at 12:32PM EDT​

A confirmed case of measles at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary has prompted a warning from Alberta Health Services.

The provincial health organization says someone confirmed to have measles was at the hospital’s emergency department while infectious.

AHS issued a public alert on Monday warning anyone who had been in the hospital’s ER between 10:08 a.m. and 2:14 p.m. on Sunday, July 13 may have been exposed...


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Source: https://www.cjdctv.com/news/article...of-potential-measles-exposure-in-beaverlodge/

Alberta Health Service warns of potential measles exposure in Beaverlodge
By Michael Popove
July 29, 2025 at 3:46PM EDT​

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with a confirmed case of the measles in Beaverlodge, who was in a public setting while infectious.

Individuals who were at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital on July 25 between 11 am and 3:05pm, may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.​..