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Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating one additional confirmed case of measles in Norfolk County. There are currently 22 confirmed cases (five adults and 17 children) in the Grand Erie region, which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brantford, and County of Brant.

All confirmed cases are currently recovering at home. The infection source of the new case is currently unknown. GEPH is investigating and following up with known contacts who may have been exposed to the measles virus through these individuals.

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

• Teeterville Public School, 229 Teeter St., Teeterville, Jan. 29, 30, and 31, 2025, from 8:50 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.
• Harvey’s/Swiss Chalet, 101 Queensway Dr. E., Simcoe, Jan. 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Bethel Baptist Church Master Clubs, 4059 Highway 3 East, Simcoe, Jan. 29, 2025, from 6:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Key Bible Club at Teeterville School, 229 Teeter St., Teeterville, Jan. 30, 2025, from 3:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Crossroads Congregational Church Boys Club, 6 Twelfth Concession Rd., Scotland, Jan. 30, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Norfolk General Hospital, 360 West St., Simcoe, Feb. 2, 2025, from 10:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.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.

Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is one of Ontario’s public health units. GEPH formed in January 2025 when the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Brant County Health Unit merged. We are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice. We are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations.

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