Health unit confirms two more cases of measles in Windsor-Essex

Measles spreading in Chatham-Kent, with the health unit identifying 7 cases in the community. CTV Windsor’s Robert Lothian reports.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) says it has received confirmation of two additional cases of measles in the region, bringing the total so far to three confirmed cases.

The health unit states additional cases and exposure risks are anticipated over the coming days and weeks.

“We are working closely with neighbouring health units as part of a provincial response and are in regular communication with the Ontario Ministry of Health regarding the situation in Windsor and Essex County,” said WECHU in a news release. “Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. For those who are unvaccinated the risks for measles are serious and can include pneumonia, deafness, brain inflammation, and in the most severe cases, death.”

Three potential exposure points were identified by WECHU:

• Location: Toldo Lancer Centre

Address: 2555 College Ave., Windsor

March 7, 2025: 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

• Location: Chick-Fil-A

Address: 3060 Howard Ave., Windsor

March 7, 2025: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Location: TMC Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic - Kingsville

273 Main St. E., Kingsville

March 8, 2025: 1:15 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

For those who may not be aware of their measles vaccination status, it is best to speak with a healthcare provider to determine whether or not a dose of the vaccine is appropriate.

— Dustin Coffman / AM800 News