Grand Erie Public Health Confirms 53 Measles Cases, Investigates New Outbreak

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating five new confirmed cases of measles in Norfolk County, bringing the total to 53 cases in the Grand Erie region, which includes Haldimand County and the City of Brantford. The confirmed cases consist of eight adults and 45 children, with the new cases recovering at home. GEPH is following up with individuals who may have been exposed, particularly those who visited Norfolk General Hospital on specific dates. Symptoms of measles can appear between seven to 21 days after exposure, and the virus is highly contagious. This outbreak highlights the ongoing risks associated with measles, despite Canada having declared it eliminated 25 years ago. For further information on measles and exposure, GEPH directs the public to their health resources online.