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Grand Erie Public Health Confirms Three Additional Cases of Measles

January 31, 2025 Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional three confirmed case of measles in Norfolk County. There are currently 19 confirmed cases (three adults and 16 children) in the Grand Erie region, which includes Haldimand County, Norfolk County, Brantford, and Brant County.

All confirmed cases are currently recovering at home. The infection source is unknown at this time. 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:

  • Walsingham Christian School, 6th Concession Rd, Walsingham, Jan. 20-21, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Houghton Public School, RR #5, Langton, Jan. 21, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:05 p.m.
  • LaSalette Old Colony School, 71 La Salette Rd, La Salette, Jan. 21 – 22, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Jan. 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Delhi Community Health Centre Walk-In Clinic, 105 Main St. Delhi, Jan. 23, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • Langton Arena, 30 Albert St., Langton, Jan. 25, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Emergency Department, 167 Rolph St., Tillsonburg, Jan. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Jan. 26-27, 2025, from 10:37 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
  • Woodstock General Hospital, Emergency Department, 310 Juliana Dr., Woodstock, Jan. 27, 2025, from 10:41 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
  • Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department, 365 W St., Simcoe, Jan. 27, 2025, from 9:10 a.m. to 11:30 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.

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 fos