9 measles cases confirmed in eastern Ontario, South East Health Unit investigates exposures – CTV
March 05, 2025
Nine measles cases have been confirmed in eastern Ontario, according to the South East Health Unit (SEHU).
The SEHU said in a news release Wednesday the cases were confirmed in Hastings County and it is currently investigating possible exposure at the Central Hastings Family Health Team, which is located at 52 St. Lawrence St. East, Madoc, Ont., on Feb. 27 between 11:11 a.m. and 1:11 p.m.
“SEHU has been working with the family health team to identify and contact susceptible contacts,” reads the release.
Hastings County includes communities such as Belleville and Quinte West. Madoc is about 40 kilometres north of Belleville.
According to the health unit, measles is highly contagious. It spreads through the air easily when the patient breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks. Measles can also stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.
