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GEPH confirms five additional cases of measles

Grand Erie Public HealthGEPH confirms five additional cases of measles

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional five confirmed cases of measles in Norfolk County. There are currently 53 confirmed cases (eight adults and 45 children) in the Grand Erie region, which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, the City of Brantford, and County of Brant.

The new confirmed cases are recovering at home. GEPH is investigating and following up with known contacts who may have been exposed to the measles virus.

At this time, the investigation has determined that those at the following locations may have been exposed to the measles virus

  • Norfolk General Hospital, 365 West St., Simcoe, February 14, 2025, from 9:20 to 11:30 p.m. 
  • Norfolk General Hospital, 365 West St., Simcoe, February 16, 2025, from 12 to 10:00 p.m. 
  • Norfolk General Hospital, 365 West St., Simcoe, February 18, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:50 a.m. 

For more information about measles including signs, symptoms, and what to do if you believe you may have been exposed to the measles virus, visit www.bchu.org/measles or www.hnhu.org/measles.

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