No new measles cases for a week in northeast B.C.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — For the first time in 2026, no new measles cases have been reported in northeast B.C. in one week. 

According to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)’s February 5th case count update, there has been only one new measles case recorded in the province since January 29th’s weekly report.

The new case was reported by Fraser Health, and brings the region’s confirmed case count to 46, approximately 10 per cent of the province’s total since the outbreak began in June 2025.

In northern B.C., there have been as many as 364 cases of measles reported by Northern Health, approximately 81 per cent of the province’s total. Of this, approximately 342 have been reported in the northeast.

Measles is a highly contagious virus, spreading through droplets expelled when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. According to the BCCDC, one in 10 patients infected with the virus requires hospitalization. 

Infected individuals can begin to experience symptoms up to 12 days after being exposed. Symptoms include a cough, fever, red, light-sensitive eyes, a runny nose and a rash.

Anyone who believes they may have been exposed to measles is encouraged by the BCCDC to isolate and monitor for symptoms. If symptoms begin to develop, it is advised to seek testing from a healthcare provider.

As of February 5th, no measles-associated deaths have been reported by the BCCDC since the start of the outbreak.  

Keep up to date with Energeticcity.ca’s coverage of the outbreak in northeast B.C. by visiting our measles page.

To read the full BCCDC report, see below.