Measles cases remain static across B.C. in latest report

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Measles numbers across the province are remaining static, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC)

According to the BCCDC’s March 12th weekly report, there has been no change in measles cases across the province since its March 5th report.

There have been 429 confirmed cases across B.C. since 2025, with 81.7 per cent – or 346 cases – originating from the Northern Health authority region. There have also been 30 probable cases, all but one from Northern Health, possibly bringing the province’s total up to 459. 

One case in the northeast is considered active, meaning the individual is four days after rash onset, 10 days after symptom onset or 10 days after the case was reported if no information on symptoms was available when the report was made. 

On March 5th, Northern Health issued a notice of a measles exposure in the Montney region, which occurred on January 22nd. 

The measles virus is highly contagious, spreading through the air via droplets of water expelled when infected individuals breathe, cough or sneeze. 

Symptoms of the virus include a fever, cough, red and inflamed eyes, a runny nose and a rash which typically first appears on the face and neck before spreading to the rest of the body. 

Symptoms can start between seven and 21 days after infection, and the rash lasts between four and seven days.

Individuals who believe they have been exposed to measles are advised by the BCCDC to isolate at home, and if symptoms appear, contact a healthcare provider to get tested. 

To read the BCCDC’s March 12th report, see below.