Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services is investigating a laboratory confirmed case of measles in an adult who acquired their infection while travelling outside Canada.

Any person who visited the following public locations are being asked to watch for signs and symptoms and to ensure their vaccination is up to date as they may have been exposed to measles.
- Departing direct flight, Philippine Airlines in Manila Philippines, Flight #PR118 at 4:55 p.m.
- Arriving flight, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 3 between the hours of 8 – 11 p.m.
- Eastern Chinese Restaurant, 1 Stone Mason Dr., Markham between the hours of 5 – 7:30 p.m.
- Petro-Canada Convenience Store, 9249 Ninth Line, Markham between the hours of 9 – 11 p.m.
- Niagara Health Welland Site, 65 Third St., Welland, Emergency Room between the hours of 7 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Philippines measles 5-times 2018 numbers
If you think you may have measles and need to see a doctor, you must call ahead to the doctor’s office, walk-in clinic, or emergency department. This will allow health care staff to manage your care appropriately.
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