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CTV News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Another 30 locations in Waterloo Region listed as potential measles exposure sites
Two high schools in Kitchener and Waterloo, Ont. have temporarily closed after possible measles exposure. The Region of Waterloo's list of possible measles exposure sites continues to grow. The public health unit added 30 new locations on Friday. Of those, 19 include businesses, hospitals, libraries, grocery stores and schools. They are: Snackruptors on Stafford Court in Cambridge from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 5 to May 9 Cineplex Cinemas on Fairway Road South from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 6 Eastwood Collegiate Institution in Kitchener from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 6 to May 8 Merith Metals on Shirley Ave. in Kitchener from 8:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on May 6 to May 9 Amiri Grocery Store on Scott Street in Kitchener from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 7 Electrical Safety Authority on Sheldon Drive in Cambridge from 8:15 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. on May 8 St. Mary's High School in Kitchener from 8:55 to 5 p.m. on May 8 Kitchener Public Library (Country Hills) from 8:55 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 8 T&T Supermarket in Waterloo from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 8 University of Waterloo Humanities Theatre (dance event) from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 8 Cyclone Spin Studio on King Street West from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on May 8 and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 10 Matter of Taste Coffee in Kitchener from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 9 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Midtown ER (formerly Grand River Hospital) from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on May 9 and May 10 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Midtown ER (formerly Grand River Hospital) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 11 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Midtown ER (formerly Grand River Hospital) from 10:30 p.m. on May 11 to 11:30 a.m. on May 12 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Queen's ER (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital) from 7:30 p.m. on May 9 to 1 a.m. on May 10 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Queen's ER (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital) from 10 p.m. on May 10 to 7 a.m. on May 11 Victoria Street Market in Kitchener from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10 Cambridge Mill on Water Street North from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on May 11 The remaining 11 potential exposure sites are Grand River Transit bus routes or ION trains: May 6 – Route 34 Bingemans from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. May 6 – Route 34 Bingemans from 5:20 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 7 – Route 34 Bingemans from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. May 7 – Route 34 Bingemans from 5:20 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 8 – Route 34 Bingemans from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. May 8 – Route 34 Bingemans from 5:20 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 8 – Route 67 Eagle-Pinebush from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 8 – Route 203 iXpress Maple Grove from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 8 – Route 301 ION light rail from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 9 – Route 34 Bingemans from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. May 9 – Route 34 Bingemans from 5:20 p.m. to 8 p.m. Region of Waterloo Public Health previously announced the following 21 potential measles exposure sites: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (The Aud) from 6 p.m. on April 24 to 1 a.m. on April 25 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital) from 9:20 p.m. on April 26 to 4:20 a.m. on April 27 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Queen's (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital) from 8:15 p.m. on May 3 to 12:23 a.m. on May 4 Waterloo Region Health Network @ Queen's (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital) from 11 p.m. on May 4 to 9:50 a.m. on May 6 Chick-fil-A restaurant on Hespeler Road in Cambridge from 4 p.m. to 10:14 p.m. on May 1 Elite Auto Care on Hespeler Road in Cambridge from 2:55 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on May 2 V Nails and Beauty on Hespeler Road in Cambridge from 4:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 2 Shoppers Drug Mart at 700 Strasburg Road in Kitchener from 10:30 p.m. on May 3 to 1 a.m. on May 4 Cambridge Memorial Hospital (ER) from 5:25 p.m. on May 8 to 1:25 a.m. on May 8 to May 9 The Indian Supermarket on Wilson Avenue from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4 Walmart at Fairview Park Mall from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4 St. Jacobs Midwives on Parkside Drive from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 6 Eastbridge Medical on Eastbridge Blvd. from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on May 6 KWIC Walk-in Clinic on Manitou Drive from 2:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 7 KWIC Physiotherapy on Manitou Drive from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 7 OM India Food Centre on Manitou Drive from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 7 Cambridge Gateway Medical Centre on Hespeler Road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 8 Hespeler Medical Centre on Conestoga Blvd. from 2:10 p.m. to 5 p.m. on May 8 McDonald's on Hespeler Road from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on May 8 Food Basics on Arthur Street South in Elmira from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 9 Food Basics on Arthur Street South in Elmira from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10 Anyone who was at these locations, on the day and time listed, may have been exposed to the contagious virus. They are advised to self-monitor for symptoms and contact their health care provider if they believe they may have measles. What to know about measles Measles is a highly contagious virus. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent the illness from spreading to other patients.
CBC
15-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Kitchener high school closed Thursday after confirmed case of measles
Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener is closed for Thursday after a confirmed case of measles. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) says the school was closed to give Region of Waterloo Public Health the time it needs to complete required steps in vaccination verification. The confirmed case of measles at Eastwood Collegiate also caused exposures on May 7 and May 8. Public health will be reaching out to people who may have been exposed to the virus on those days. They will be given information about the required next steps. "We continue to work closely with public health to ensure appropriate infection prevention and control practices are in place and that we have the necessary support," WRDSB said in a notice posted online on Wednesday night. The public school board said Eastwood students will continue their classes virtually. It says some students may use the day to work on previously-assigned homework. There were 920 high school students across Waterloo region who were suspended from school last week for not having up-to-date vaccination records on file with public health. The news is particularly concerning because there's a rise of measles cases throughout the province, Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, the region's medical officer of health, said in a release last Thursday announcing the suspensions. "Vaccination is the best way to protect against serious illness," Wang said in a press release. The Immunization of School Pupils Act says students must be vaccinated or have a valid exemption on file in order to attend school. Schools in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph with exposures In the area covered by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, four schools are listed as having measles exposures, with one school having three separate exposure dates: April 28 to April 29 — Central Peel Public School in Drayton. May 1 — Erin Public School. April 30 to May 1 — Paisley Road Public School. May 2 — Guelph Outdoor School. May 2 — Erin Public School. May 5 — Erin Public School.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Confirmed measles case closes Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener
A confirmed measles case has closed Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener Thursday. In a social media post Wednesday night, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) confirmed the case of measles on behalf of the Region of Waterloo Public Health. The school board said this full-day closure will be 'due to the time necessary for Public Health to complete the required steps in vaccination verification.' CTV News has reached out to the school board on whether the school will reopen Friday. What to know about measles Measles is a highly contagious virus. The disease can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. Even brief exposure to measles can result in illness. Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash. Other signs of measles include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can cause brain inflammation and death. It usually takes between seven and 21 days for symptoms to show up. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles is asked to stay at home and avoid contact with others. If medical treatment is needed, people are urged to contact their health provider ahead of time to prevent the illness from spreading to other patients.
