Measles Outbreak in British Columbia: Multiple Exposure Locations and Growing Cases

A measles outbreak in British Columbia, Canada, has reported 12 active cases, with potential exposures on four BC Ferries routes. The situation has been escalating, with 49 measles cases recorded since the beginning of the year, and 17 of those since June 19. The areas most affected are the Fraser, Interior, and Northern health authorities. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning of several locations where people may have been exposed to measles, including Chilliwack, Kamloops, Surrey, Victoria, and the Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay ferry terminals.

Key Takeaways:

• The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has reported 12 active measles cases in the province, with 49 cases in total since the beginning of the year.
• The 17 new cases since June 19 were reported in the Fraser, Interior, and Northern health authorities, with possible exposure locations including Chilliwack, Kamloops, Surrey, Victoria, and the Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay ferry terminals.
• BC Ferries is reaching out to employees and reserved customers who were on board the specific sailings where measles exposure occurred.
• People who may have been exposed to measles between June 16 and 21 may develop symptoms up to July 12.
• The exposed locations include:

+ Chilliwack: Mark's, Redwing Shoe Store, Walmart (June 16), Ahmad Barber Shop (June 18)

+ Kamloops: Denny's Restaurant, Aberdeen Mall, Earls Restaurant, Shoppers Drug Mart (June 16), Castles and Cottages (June 18)

+ BC Ferries: Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, Swartz Bay ferry terminals (June 20)

+ Victoria: Hot and Cold Café (June 20)

+ Surrey: Marriot Civic Autograph Hotel (June 20 and 21)

Statistics:

• 12 active measles cases in the province
• 49 measles cases since the beginning of the year
• 17 new cases since June 19
• Possible exposure locations: Chilliwack (6), Kamloops (6), Surrey (1), Victoria (1), Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay ferry terminals (4)

Sources:

• "Measles outbreak: Possible exposures on 4 BC Ferries routes reported, B.C. Centre for Disease Control issues advisory" (Abbotsford News)
• "Measles case count in BC reaches 49, with more possible exposures on BC Ferries routes" (Castanet)

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