Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) confirmed two additional cases of measles in the Haldimand-Norfolk area on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Health officials say there are 21 confirmed cases in the Grand Erie region, which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brantford and the County of Brant.
The latest two cases in adults are linked to a previous exposure to the virus according to GEPH.
The case includes five adults and 16 children, with each case currently recovering at home.
Since early January, the cases have been contained within the region, but it appears to be spreading across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.
Potential exposure sites for measles
The investigation has so far found that people who were at the following locations may have been exposed to the measles virus:
Family Practice Office, Roulston’s Pharmacy at 65 Donly Dr. North, Suite B Unit 4 on Jan. 28, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart at 470 Norfolk St. Simcoe, on Jan 30, 2025, from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Best Western Hotel at 17,565 Yonge St. Newmarket, on Jan. 31, 2025, from 2 p.m. to Feb. 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Magna Centre Arena at 800 Mulock Dr. Newmarket, on Jan. 31, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cases in the Grand Erie region date back to Jan. 10, when an adult resident from Haldimand-Norfolk was confirmed to have the virus.
Data from Public Health Ontario says there have been 17 cases of measles in the province this year alone.
Last year, there were 64 cases – a dramatic increase compared to the seven in 2023.
Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease that can live in the area for up to two hours.
Anyone who believes they’ve been exposed to measles is asked to check their vaccination records.
In Ontario, residents need receive two doses of the measles vaccine before the age of seven.
Vulnerable individuals with a weakened immune system should contact their healthcare provider.
People are also advised to monitor their bodies for at least 21 days after their suspected exposure.
