Ottawa Public Health confirms a fifth measles case tied to travel. Six locations flagged; residents urged to monitor symptoms for 21 days.
Travel-Linked Case Confirmed
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) announced Thursday that the city has recorded its fifth measles case this year. The infection was contracted during recent travel to western Canada, officials said.
Exposure Sites Identified
OPH is advising residents who visited specific locations between August 5 and August 8 to monitor for symptoms. The sites include:
- Shoppers Drug Mart, 702 Bank St. – Aug. 5, 9–11:30 p.m.
- Michaels, 165 Trainyards Dr. – Aug. 5, 8:15–10:30 p.m.
- Fitness Lab, 34 Beech St. – Aug. 6, 5:45–8:45 a.m.
- Wilf and Ada’s, 510 Bank St. – Aug. 7, 12:30–4 p.m.
- Izakaya Shingen, 201 Bank St. – Aug. 8, 5–8 p.m.
- Cineplex Odeon, 2385 City Park Dr. – Aug. 8, 6:50 p.m. showing of Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Hospital Notification Underway
The Ottawa Hospital confirmed an isolated measles case in its General campus emergency department, prompting notification of staff and patients potentially exposed during that visit. OPH confirmed it was the same patient identified in their advisory.
Risk Assessment Remains Low
Health officials stressed that the overall risk to the public remains low. No evidence of local transmission has been found in 2025, though Ontario’s ongoing outbreak has reported over 2,300 cases province-wide. Two of Ottawa’s five cases are linked to that outbreak.
Guidance for Residents
People present at the listed locations during the stated times should monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or rash for 21 days. Those who develop symptoms are urged to call ahead before visiting a clinic, wear a mask, and inform providers of possible exposure.
Preventing Future Spread
OPH reminds residents that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective protection. Two doses provide about 99% immunity. Immunization records can be checked through Ontario’s Immunization Connect system or the CANImmunize app.
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