We told you yesterday about more places in the region where people may have been exposed to measles as the provincial case tally grows.
This one covered five more places from April 2nd through the 7th.
We’re on the cusp of a big travel weekend which means we need to take extra care to ensure we keep ourselves and others safe.
Dr. Linna Li, Deputy Medical Officer of Health says there’s an easy first step to make that a reality.
Dr. Li also says that measles shouldn’t be taken lightly as it can have serious consequences for the infected.
Those at highest risk are: infants, pregnant women, and those who are immunocompromised. Symptoms are very similar to a cold, and include the tell-tale rash that doesn’t appear until a couple of days after the symptoms first appear.
She says the health unit issues the point of contact warnings because the virus is persistant and very hard to contain.
If symptoms do present themselves it’s important to isolate at home. Measles testing may also be needed so a visit to your primary care provider will been needed. But Jennifer Adams, Manager of Clinical Services says how you do that is very important.
The Locations listed in the latest warning include Nicholson Catholic College in Belleville (April 2-4), VIA Rail Train 66 (Belleville to Kingston, April 4), a Tim Hortons in Kingston (April 5), and a Kingston Family Health Team office (April 7).
KingstonDaily.ca is monitoring the local measles situation very closely, and we will have more as it develops.