09-05-2025
Eastern Ontario Health Unit confirms 2 cases of measles
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says it has confirmed two cases of measles in its jurisdiction, the first cases since an outbreak began in Ontario last fall.
The health unit says the two individuals are related and are currently isolating themselves. They contracted the virus while outside the region. One was not vaccinated against measles, the health unit said, while the vaccination status of the other is unknown.
'At this time, the risk to the general population remains low. The health unit's investigation is ongoing and individuals who may have been exposed to these confirmed cases of measles have been contacted,' the health unit said in a news release.
No public exposure sites have been identified. The health unit says, should a possible exposure location be identified and potential contacts cannot be reached, a public notice will be issued.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit serves a population of approximately 200,000 people in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, and the City of Cornwall.
Public Health Ontario has identified 1,440 cases of measles in the province since an outbreak began in October.
Ottawa Public Health announced its first two cases of measles since 2019 last week, with potential exposure sites at two grocery stores. The health unit in Gatineau said the pair had also attended a local petting zoo.
Symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, white spots in the mouth, and red watery eyes that may be sensitive to light, followed by a rash that spreads down the body. Symptoms typically last from one to two weeks.
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit is urging residents to check their vaccination records to ensure they are protected. If you have reported your immunizations to your health unit, you can verify them online by visiting
More details about obtaining vaccines can be found on the health unit's website.
