People who live in or recently visited Milverton and Stratford may have been exposed to the measles virus.
In an update on Wednesday, Huron Perth Public Health listed five new potential exposure sites:
- Canada Post, 26 Main Street North in Milverton – Saturday, April 5 to Sunday, April 13
- Knollcrest Lodge Long-Term Care Home, 50 William Street in Milverton – Wednesday, April 9 from 6 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 10 from 2:45 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
- LCBO, 69 Main Street South in Milverton – Thursday, April 10 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Milverton Mini Mart, 5 Main Street South in Milverton – Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Stratford General Hospital Emergency Department, 46 General Hospital Drive in Stratford from 2:20 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Anyone who may have been exposed to the measles virus, even for a short time, is encouraged to monitor for symptoms. The disease is highly contagious and can be spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes.
Measles symptoms typically begin seven to 21 days after exposure and may include a fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes, small white spots on the inside of the mouth and throat and a red blotchy rash.
Other complications can include diarrhea, ear infections and pneumonia. In severe cases, measles can lead to brain inflammation and death.
Anyone who suspects they may have measles is encouraged to stay home and avoid contact with others. If seeking medical treatment, call your health provider ahead of time so they can take steps to prevent the virus from spreading to others.
