Police say a Niagara resident with a confirmed case of measles travelled through Pearson Airport and visited a Grimsby hospital last month.
In a news release issued Friday, a spokesperson for Niagara Region Public Health said a confirmed case of measles was discovered in an adult who acquired the infection while travelling outside of the country.
Certain people who visited Pearson Airport on Feb. 22 and patients and visitors at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Feb. 27 are asked to watch for signs and symptoms of measles.• Departing Flight, Siem Reap, Cambodia on Cathay Pacific Flight #5249 at 11:20 a.m.• Departing Flight, Hong Kong, China, Air Canada #16 at 4:30 p.m.• Toronto Pearson International Airport 6:20 – 9:30 p.m.• West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, 169 Main Street E.
Symptoms of measles include cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and fever. A rash develops on the face and body about four days after the first sign of symptoms. White spots inside the mouth are also possible. “Measles easily spreads from person to person, public health is urging all residents to have their vaccination up to date,” the news release read.
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