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Brantford, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating a probable case of measles in the Brantford-Brant area. The newly probable case is related to a previously reported case of measles, confirmed by GEPH on January 10, 2025. The individual is an adult resident of Brant and is currently recovering at home. GEPH is currently […]

Simcoe, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles involving a child from the Haldimand-Norfolk area. The child has no recent travel history, and the source of the infection remains under investigation. GEPH is currently conducting case and contact tracing with identified contacts who may have been exposed […]

Brantford, Ont. – On January 1, 2025, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) officially began operations, following the merger of the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU), a collaboration announced on December 2, 2024. GEPH will serve the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. This merger strengthens […]

January 10, 2025 Simcoe, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has received confirmation of a case of measles in an adult resident of Haldimand-Norfolk. The individual is currently recovering at home. The infection source for this individual is unknown at this time. GEPH is currently investigating and following up with known contacts who may […]

With measles circulating, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit reminds residents of the following precautions: Stay home if feeling unwell. Measles is highly contagious and may cause symptoms such as: High fever Red or watery eyes Runny nose Sore throat Small white spots inside the mouth Blotchy red rash on the face that can spread across the […]