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BC, Canada: 2019 Measles

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Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/second-measles-case-of-the-year-reported-in-b-c-1.4290466

Second measles case of the year reported in B.C.
Ryan Flanagan, CTVNews.ca with files from CTV Vancouver
Published Sunday, February 10, 2019 12:15PM EST
Last Updated Sunday, February 10, 2019 2:21PM EST

A new case of measles has been confirmed in British Columbia ? the province?s second case of the virus this year.

Vancouver Coastal Health told CTV Vancouver that a person in its territory was diagnosed with measles on Thursday. The patient has already passed through the infectious stage of the virus.

Another case of measles was diagnosed in B.C. in early January, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. That was the only confirmed case of measles in Canada in 2019 as of Jan. 26, the latest date for which PHAC data is available...
 
Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/it-s-a-mystery-2-unrelated-cases-of-measles-confirmed-in-vancouver-1.4296248


'It's a mystery': 2 unrelated cases of measles confirmed in Vancouver
School-aged patient has measles in Vancouver
Public health officials are issuing a warning after a minor caught measles in the City of Vancouver.
Kendra Mangione, Associate Producer - Digital Content, CTV Vancouver


Published Wednesday, February 13, 2019 4:37PM PST
Last Updated Wednesday, February 13, 2019 7:24PM PST

Vancouver Coastal Health says two cases of measles have been confirmed in the city this month.

At a news conference Wednesday, the health authority said the first patient caught the infection abroad, but the second acquired it locally.

"We have gone ahead and notified anyone who may have been exposed to our most recent case of measles," Dr. Althea Hayden said.

She did not provide specifics, but said that the patient is school-aged.

Hayden also said the cases aren't linked: "We have a bit of a mystery."

She said public health officials are working hard to find out how the virus was introduced to the community, and to ensure there's no further transmission...
 
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/4968207/vancouver-measles-update-outbreak/


Updated: February 16, 2019 10:46 am
Vancouver facing measles outbreak with 9 confirmed cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist Global News

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) officials say the city is facing a measles outbreak, and have now confirmed nine cases.

The health authority said eight of those cases were linked to three French language public schools in the city, and centred around ?cole Jules‐Verne Secondary.

?Cases are occurring in staff, students and family members associated with the school,? said medical health officer Dr. Althea Hayden.

?We have determined that measles was brought into this community through travel outside of North America, and that [it is] unrelated to the case of measles that was reported earlier this month in a gentleman that returned from the Philippines.?

Hayden said one of the people infected with measles visited the emergency room at B.C. Children?s Hospital, and that VCH has not been able to notify all people that have been exposed.

Anyone who was at the hospital within the following time periods and feels sick should contact a doctor, she said.

Jan. 21 ? 10 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.
Jan. 23 ? 4:45 p.m. to 11:10 p.m.
Jan. 24 ? 8:13 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
Feb. 1 ? 2 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.

Officials have confirmed cases at ?cole Jules‐Verne and ?cole Rose des Vents. Another suspected case is being investigated at ?cole Anne‐H?bert.

Students at ?cole Jules‐Verne and Rose des Vents may not attend school without proof of immunization...
 
Source: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vch-new-measles-exposure-february-22-2019

Health Authorities confirm new case of measles and further exposure across Metro Vancouver
Vincent Plana Feb 22, 2019 3:11 pm

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Metro Vancouver.

Later this afternoon, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will be sharing information about a new case in the Lower Mainland.

The health authority also explains that there may be possible exposure to those living in Vancouver, Richmond, Squamish, Whistler, and Steveston...
 
Source: http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/news...ases-confirmed
Additional measles cases confirmed



22/02/2019
Vancouver, BC – Two additional cases of measles infection have been identified in the Lower Mainland. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has determined that one infection is linked to a previously known case of measles. The source of the second infection has not been identified and is under investigation. For the majority of people who may have been in contact with confirmed cases it is too late to take preventative action and we are asking them to monitor for symptoms. If you develop symptoms of measles, contact your health care provider. Please call ahead to make sure precautions can be taken to prevent transmission of measles to others.
There have now been 10 cases of measles associated with the current outbreak. One unrelated measles case was identified in Vancouver earlier in February. Measles is a highly infectious disease that spreads through the air. Close contact is not needed for transmission. The disease can also be spread through sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, or kissing an infected person.
Since a potential community transmission of measles has now been identified, there is an increased chance of further unidentified exposures in the community. A number of specific public venues where people could have been exposed to measles have now been identified. These are: [TABLE="class: phsa-rteTable-default, cellspacing: 0"]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 15, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]5:30 am – 9:30 am[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Russel Sean Fitness, Richmond[/TD]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 15, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]9:00 am -- 11:30 am[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Canada Line Southbound and Northbound[/TD]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 15, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]9:00 am – 4:30 pm[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Langara College, Tech Building, Vancouver[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: phsa-rteTableEvenRow-default"]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 15, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]3:00 pm -- 5:30 pm[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Sport Chek, Richmond Centre[/TD]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 17, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]12:30 pm -- 2:30 pm[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Starbucks, No. 1 Road and Bayview, Richmond[/TD]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 17, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]1:00 pm -- 3:45 pm[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]Dave's Fish and Chips, Steveston[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: phsa-rteTableOddRow-default"]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]February 18, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableOddCol-default"]9:45 am -- 11:45 am[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableEvenCol-default"]McDonald's Restaurant, Squamish[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD="class: phsa-rteTableFooterEvenCol-default"]February 18, 2019[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableFooterOddCol-default"]11:00 am -- 7:15 pm[/TD]
[TD="class: phsa-rteTableFooterEvenCol-default"]Scandinave Spa, Whistler[/TD]
[/TR]
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There are other locations where people may have possibly been exposed and VCH staff have been directly notifying them.
Those who are unimmunized or incompletely immunized are at highest risk. Two doses of measles vaccine are 99 per cent effective at preventing measles.
If you are unimmunized, incompletely immunized, or uncertain of your immunizations, and think you may have been exposed to measles, monitor for symptoms of measles for 21 days after exposure. The time to develop symptoms after being exposed is usually eight to 12 days, but can be as short as seven and as long as twenty-one days. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed a few days later by a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the chest.
People who are at high risk of severe illness (pregnant women, immune compromised, and those under one year of age) can also get a medicine called immune globulin that reduces the risk of severe illness if given within six days of exposure. Measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine given within three days of exposure can also provide some protection.
People born before January 1, 1970 and those who have had measles are likely immune. Those born between 1970 and 1994, or grew up outside of B.C., may have had only one dose of measles vaccine and need a second dose to be fully protected. Those born after 1970 who are not fully immunized with two doses of a measles vaccine, and who have not had measles disease in the past, should receive a dose of measles mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. You can get the vaccine for free at your local community health centre, or the City Centre Urgent Primary Care Centre. Your family doctor and your pharmacist (for adults and kids over five) may also have the vaccine available. Please call ahead to ensure vaccine is available. A list of locations confirmed to have MMR vaccine for administration as of February 22nd is below.
For more information on measles visit the VCH website.
 
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...measles-cases-in-b-c-lower-mainland-1.5031857

Health authority confirms 2 more measles cases in B.C. Lower Mainland
Social Sharing
The new cases are not related to the outbreak at Vancouver schools
CBC News ? Posted: Feb 24, 2019 1:21 PM PT | Last Updated: an hour ago

There are two more cases of confirmed measles in the Lower Mainland, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

The health authority says the new cases are not related to the outbreak involving two French schools. The two new people with the infection contracted it while travelling.

According to Vancouver Coastal Health, there are now 13 confirmed cases of measles in the Vancouver region. Ten are related to the school outbreak but are not linked to the two newly identified cases. A third travel-related case was identified in Vancouver earlier in February...
 
Source: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2019/02/27/more-measles-cases-reported-vancouver-bc/


Two more cases of measles reported in Vancouver
Vancouver Courier
By Jessica Kerr -
February 27, 2019

There are now two new cases of the measles in Vancouver, bringing the total number of cases to 15.

Vancouver Coastal Health reported via Twitter Wednesday afternoon that an additional two cases of the virus have been reported. The health authority said both are linked to the outbreak at three Francophone schools ? elementary schools ?cole Anne-H?bert and ?cole Rose-Des-Vents, and high school ?cole Jules-Verne...

...The two new cases brings the total number of people infected through the three schools to 11.

In three of the other cases, the infected individuals picked up the virus while traveling overseas. In only one case public health officials have not been able to determine where the person picked up the infection...
 
Source: https://www.thewhig.com/news/local-n..._autoplay=true


B.C.'s 17th case of measles confirmed in Fraser Valley, linked to Vancouver outbreak
The individual had been exposed to one of the infected measles patients in the outbreak originating at two Vancouver schools.
Stephanie Ip Stephanie Ip
Published on: March 7, 2019 | Last Updated: March 7, 2019 4:18 PM

There are now 17 cases of measles in B.C., the latest of which is in the Fraser Valley and is linked to the Vancouver outbreak.

The most recent case was confirmed Wednesday in a Fraser Valley resident, according to Fraser Health medical officer Aamir Bharmal. The individual had been exposed to one of the infected measles patients in the outbreak originating at two Vancouver schools...

...Of the other 16 cases, 15 are in Vancouver. It’s unclear where the 16th case is located or when it was confirmed...

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Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/measles-in-b-c-how-we-got-here-and-what-you-need-to-know

Measles in B.C.: How we got here and what you need to know
Here's how we got here and what you need to know about measles in B.C.
Stephanie Ip
Updated: March 7, 2019

...Timeline

January / February 2019: An individual who has been confirmed as having measles visited the emergency room at B.C. Children?s Hospital during the following times:
? Jan. 21, 2019 ? 10 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.
? Jan. 23, 2019 ? 4:45 p.m. to 11:10 p.m.
? Jan. 24, 2019 ? 8:13 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.
? Feb. 1, 2019 ? 2:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
If you also visited on those days during those times, contact your health care provider....
 
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/5038744/measles-bc-100-mile-house/

Single new case of measles confirmed in 100 Mile House, 18 total cases in B.C.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist Global News

Measles has found its way into the Interior of B.C.

Interior Health said Saturday it had confirmed a single case of the disease in 100 Mile House, bringing the total number of cases in B.C. to 18...

Despite saying the risk to the public is considered low, Interior Health says it is following up with people who may have been in contact with the patient to determine immunization status, and is releasing a list of locations where people may have been exposed:

Tim Hortons, 100 Miles House ? Feb. 28, 4-6:30 p.m.
Spruce Hills Resort, 108 Mile Ranch ? March 1, 7-11 p.m.
Interlakes Market and Canco, Lone Butte ? March 2, 5-7:30 p.m.
Interlakes Regional Library, Lone Butte ? March 2, 5:30-8:15 p.m.
Smitty?s Restaurant, 100 Mile House ? March 3, 2:30-6 p.m.
Spruce Hills Resort, 108 Mile Ranch ? March 3, 4:15-7:30 p.m.
 
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...-in-b-c-s-southern-interior-1.5067960?cmp=rss

Second case of measles confirmed in B.C.'s southern Interior
Case linked to a previous infection in 100 Mile House originating outside B.C.
CBC News ? Posted: Mar 22, 2019 11:29 AM PT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

The Interior Health Authority has confirmed a new case of measles in 100 Mile House, B.C., nearly two weeks after a previous case of the infection was discovered in the southern Interior community.

These are the only cases of measles in the Interior Health region, according to the health authority, and not linked to other cases on B.C.'s coast, according to a statement...

...The risk to the public is considered low, and Interior Health is following up with people who may have come into contact with the patient.

The health authority is warning people who were at Interlakes Market in 100 Mile House on Wednesday March 13, between 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, that they may have been exposed to measles...
 
Source: https://www.mycoastnow.com/48470/two-cases-of-measles-confirmed-on-vancouver-island/

Two Cases of Measles Confirmed on Vancouver Island
Kyle Christensen, staff Friday, Mar. 29th, 2019

Island Health has confirmed two cases of measles and both people, who are residents of Vancouver Island, became infected while travelling abroad in Vietnam.

Both people had received one shot of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination and VIHA?s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Richard Stanwick said, while 117 people were screened for measles risk, the number who are at-risk is actually about two dozen.

Stanwick said the disease was contracted in the same area of Vietnam that others in BC have acquired the disease in.

?These are two adults who were affected as a result of travel to Vietnam and, interestingly, likely in the same areas where the individuals in Vancouver acquired measles,? said Stanwick.

Anyone who attended Royal Jubilee Hospital?s Emergency Department between 5 am and 12:30 pm on March 6, between 8:36 and 11:30 pm on March 9, or the outpatient clinic on March 8 between 7 and 10:30 am may have been exposed to the disease...
 
Source: https://www.nelsonstar.com/news/another-case-of-measles-confirmed-in-b-c-bringing-total-to-22/

Another case of measles confirmed in B.C., bringing total to 22
This marks the 22nd case in B.C. since January.
Ashley WadhwaniApr. 2, 2019 3:30 p.m.News

Another measles case has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland.

Health officials said in a statement Tuesday that the person caught the infection abroad. This is the 22nd confirmed case in B.C. since the beginning of the year.

According to health officials, the infected person took public transit on March 27 in Surrey and Vancouver.

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...ase-confirmed-in-the-lower-mainland-1.5082175

...The person used public transit while they were infectious. If you were in the following locations on March 27, you may have been exposed:

The 323 bus between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m.
The Expo line between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m.
The lobby and elevators at 666 Burrard Street in Vancouver and the Ascenda School of Management, at the same address, between 8:55 a.m. and 2:05 p.m.

If you were at these locations and develop symptoms of measles, please call your doctor's office so that may book you at a time that will ensure you don't expose others...
 
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/5130436/vancouver-island-measles-2/

Third case of measles confirmed on southern Vancouver Island
By Simon Little Online Journalist Global News

Health officials have confirmed a new case of measles on southern Vancouver Island.

It is the third case diagnosed in the region in 2019, after Island Health confirmed two cases on March 29...

...it said the patient is not believed to have travelled off the island, or to have come in contact with either of the other two south island cases.

The health authority is also notifying the public about possible exposure to the virus at two locations on March 30.

Noon ? 3 p.m. ? Beacon Community Services Thrift Store, 7060 West Saanich Rd.
Noon to 3 p.m. ? Fairway Market: 7108 West Saanich Rd...
 
Source: https://www.mycampbellrivernow.com/34597/two-new-cases-of-measles-confirmed-down-island/

Two new cases of measles confirmed down island
Twila Amato, staff Sunday, Apr. 7th, 2019

VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. ? Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in southern Vancouver Island.

According to a release from Island Health, individuals who were in the following places may have been exposed to measles:

April 2nd from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at LifeLabs and West Coast Medical Imaging (1641 Hillside Ave, Victoria)
April 3rd from 2:50 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at LifeLabs (4480 West Saanich Rd, Victoria)...
 
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...asles-confirmed-on-vancouver-island-1.5092928

6th case of measles confirmed on Vancouver Island
People who visited Saanich shopping centre on March 26 or 27 may have been exposed
CBC News ? Posted: Apr 10, 2019 2:42 PM PT | Last Updated: April 10

A sixth case of measles has been confirmed on southern Vancouver Island, and health officials are warning people in Saanich that they may have been exposed.

Island Health says the new case does not appear to be connected to previous ones reported in the region.

The health authority says people should monitor themselves for symptoms if they visited the Royal Oak shopping centre on Viewmont Avenue on March 26 or 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m...
 
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-measles-outbreak-investigated-1.5098886

Possible measles outbreak at Victoria Montessori school
Health authority contacting parents of 300 students
CBC News ? Posted: Apr 15, 2019 12:31 PM PT | Last Updated: an hour ago

Island Health is in the process of contacting parents of approximately 300 students who may have been exposed to measles at Selkirk Montessori School in Victoria, B.C.

The health authority said Monday that the students, aged three to 14 years-old, may have been exposed to measles last week.

Penny Barner, executive director of the Pacific Montessori Society said the school was advised of the probability that a younger sibling of one of the students had been exposed to measles...
 
Source: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/...-measles-warning-for-victoria-sites-1.4382405


Island Health withdraws measles warning for Victoria sites
CTV Vancouver Island
Published Tuesday, April 16, 2019 10:44AM PDT
Last Updated Tuesday, April 16, 2019 2:01PM PDT

Island Health is withdrawing a measles warning for three Victoria locations.

Laboratory reports indicate the patient tested negative for the disease and the Walmart Supercentre on Saanich Road, the Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Selkirk Montessori School are no longer considered exposure sites.

Island Health medical health officer Dr. Dee Hoyano has also rescinded the instruction that unimmunized children at Selkirk Montessori School not attend school for 21 days...
 
Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/measles-exposure-possible-at-burnaby-mall-yvr-health-officials-1.4383009

Measles exposure possible at Burnaby mall, YVR: health officials
YVR
Kendra Mangione, Producer - Digital Content, CTV Vancouver
Published Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:00PM PDT
Last Updated Tuesday, April 16, 2019 6:23PM PDT

Health officials are warning the public there's a chance they may have been exposed to measles at several Metro Vancouver locations over the weekend.

Public health authorities told CTV News Vancouver Tuesday that a patient with the highly contagious virus arrived in the area on a flight Saturday morning.

Exposure was possible on Japan Airlines flight JL018 from Tokyo to Vancouver, which arrived Saturday.

In addition, those who were at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on the same day between 10:25 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. may have been exposed to the virus, Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health warned in statements issued three days later.

It is unclear where the patient was the rest of the day, but on Sunday, he was at the Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Coquitlam.

He was also at the Sun Star restaurant inside the hotel, where the public may have been exposed between 8:30 a.m. and noon.

The final possible location released Tuesday is the Lougheed Town Centre in Burnaby, where exposure was possible between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Fraser Health told CTV News the patient had been in London Drugs, but it is not known whether he made further stops.

After getting sick, the patient got a blood test, and was diagnosed with measles. The man is in voluntary isolation, officials said.

He lives in the Fraser Health region, officials said...
 
Source: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/eighth-measles-case-confirmed-on-vancouver-island-1.4410276

Eighth measles case confirmed on Vancouver Island
measles
CTV Vancouver Island
Published Monday, May 6, 2019 11:52AM PDT

A new case of measles infection has been confirmed on southern Vancouver Island, according to health officials.

The latest case of measles is believed to be travel-related and brings the total number of confirmed cases on Vancouver Island in recent months to eight.

Island Health says it occurred when the patient was traveling in Asia during the infectious period...
 
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/5387216/saskatchewan-health-authority-measles-yorkton/

Saskatchewan Health Authority confirms measles case in overseas traveller
By David Giles Senior Web Producer Global News

...The Saskatchewan Health Authority said the case involves a traveller who flew from Vancouver to Regina after overseas travel.

Two international flights and a domestic flight ? all on June 9 ? are covered by the alert.

The first is Air China CA 0948 that left Delhi?s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 2:50 a.m. local time and arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) at 11:25 a.m. local time.

The SHA said the passenger with measles was at PEK prior to boarding the next flight.

The second is Air China CA 0991 that left PEK at 3:25 p.m. local time and arrived at Vancouver International Airport at 10:50 a.m. PDT.

The final flight is Air Canada AC 8572 that departed Vancouver at 2:00 p.m. PDT and arrived in Regina at 5:00 p.m. CT.

The SHA said the alert applies to the main terminal building at Vancouver International Airport, specifically the path through the Canada Customs and Immigration area from the time the flight from Beijing landed...
 
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