FORT ST. JOHN, British Columbia — Northern Health has reported two more measles cases in northeast British Columbia since last week’s report.
The number of measles cases in Northern Health has increased to 333, according to a Jan. 22 report from the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC).
2 cases increased Case count update and comparison from January 15th.
Across British Columbia, BCCDC has reported 408 confirmed and 27 probable measles cases. This means there could have been up to 435 measles cases since June 2025.
Both new cases were recorded in northeastern British Columbia, bringing the total number of cases in the region. Since reports began last summer There were 313 confirmed cases and 24 people with “possible infection.”
Northern Health reports 82.5 percent of measles cases statewide.
A case is defined as “possible” if the diagnosed individual has recently traveled to an area of ”known measles activity” but a laboratory has not confirmed measles.
As of January 22, there are only three confirmed cases of measles in northeastern B.C.
A case is considered active if the affected person is within 4 days of the onset of the rash, 10 days of the onset of symptoms if no rash is present, or 10 days of reporting the case if information about symptoms is not available at the time of reporting.
Symptoms of measles include red eyes that are sensitive to light, fever, cough, runny nose, and the aforementioned rash.
Symptoms may begin to appear 7 to 12 days after exposure to the virus and infection. Measles is highly contagious because it spreads through airborne droplets expelled by breathing, coughing, and sneezing.
This is especially dangerous for vulnerable populations, with the BCCDC explaining that as a result, one in 10 people will need hospitalization for health complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation, and in some cases, death.
As of January 22, no measles-related deaths have been reported in British Columbia since the beginning of the outbreak.
BCCDC recommends anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles to isolate, monitor for symptoms, and contact their health care provider for testing if they have symptoms.
In 2025, BCCDC reported: Between June and December, more than 400 people were infected with measles.
Northern Health reported. He was exposed to measles during the Lone Star Nightlife New Year’s Eve celebration in Fort St. John on December 31st and January 1st.
to read Energeticcity.caReporting on the measles outbreak in northeastern British Columbia; See the measles page.
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