Measles outbreak expected to continue in northeast B.C., health officials say – CBC
Models predict Fort St. John could see 5 or more cases a day as transmission stays high
Oct 29, 2025
Despite a surge in summer vaccinations, health officials say the measles outbreak in northeastern British Columbia shows no sign of slowing down.
Dr. Rakel Kling, a medical health officer for Northern Health, says the spread of the virus continues to be concentrated around Fort St. John.
“Cases are spreading quite rapidly within families,” said Kling. “So if one sibling has it, then they’re very likely to spread it to the next sibling. We’re seeing almost entire families with all siblings getting measles.”
The province’s worst outbreak since 2014 began at an elementary school north of the city in May, and spread quickly through exposures at shops and businesses, as well as the local hospital.
