Four new cases of measles in Quebec have been confirmed as of Jan.3 in connection with an outbreak that began in December, public health authorities say. Those cases are "epidemiologically linked" and were acquired in Quebec, the province's Health Ministry said on Saturday in a statement to Radio-Canada.The first person was exposed to someone who resides outside the country and travelled to Quebec while they were contagious, before being diagnosed. 56 confirmed cases of measles were reported in Quebec in 2024, including 51 in the first outbreak between February and June.A public health advisory has been issued and the locations of possible exposure include: Médicale Art Médic clinic in Montreal on Dec. 22 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. Imagix - Radiologie Chomedey in Laval on Dec. 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Polestar car dealership in Laval on Dec. 19 between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saint-Jérôme Hospital's emergency department on Dec. 11 between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on Dec. 28 between 7:04 p.m. and 9:09 p.m. Other places can be found on the government website. The ministry advises Quebecers to consult the page regularly, as information may be updated.Some of those infected reside in the Laurentians region, according to the ministry."Given the small number of cases (less than five), we are unable to provide a breakdown by administrative region, for privacy reasons," the statement reads.People who have visited one of those places — especially those who have not been "properly vaccinated" — are encouraged to keep an eye on symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and general malaise, followed by redness of the face and body.

Quebec Health Ministry reports new measles cases

Other places can be found on the government website. The ministry advises Quebecers to consult the page regularly, as information may be updated.The first person was exposed to someone who resides outside the country and travelled to Quebec while they were contagious, before being diagnosed. Those cases are “epidemiologically linked” and were acquired in Quebec, the province’s Health Ministry said on […]

Other places can be found on the government website. The ministry advises Quebecers to consult the page regularly, as information may be updated.The first person was exposed to someone who resides outside the country and travelled to Quebec while they were contagious, before being diagnosed. Those cases are “epidemiologically linked” and were acquired in Quebec, the province’s Health Ministry said on Saturday in a statement to Radio-Canada.People who have visited one of those places — especially those who have not been “properly vaccinated” — are encouraged to keep an eye on symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and general malaise, followed by redness of the face and body.Some of those infected reside in the Laurentians region, according to the ministry.

Médicale Art Médic clinic in Montreal on Dec. 22 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:40 p.m.
Imagix – Radiologie Chomedey in Laval on Dec. 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Polestar car dealership in Laval on Dec. 19 between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saint-Jérôme Hospital’s emergency department on Dec. 11 between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. and on Dec. 28 between 7:04 p.m. and 9:09 p.m.

A public health advisory has been issued and the locations of possible exposure include: Four new cases of measles in Quebec have been confirmed as of Jan.3 in connection with an outbreak that began in December, public health authorities say. “Given the small number of cases (less than five), we are unable to provide a breakdown by administrative region, for privacy reasons,” the statement reads.56 confirmed cases of measles were reported in Quebec in 2024, including 51 in the first outbreak between February and June.