Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported 11 new confirmed measles cases in its first case count update of 2026, all of which came from northeast B.C.
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Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
Charting the rise of measles in B.C.: Hundreds of cases with vast majority in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has reported more than 400 cases of measles in 2025, over 70 per cent of which originated from northern B.C.
BCCDC confirms three more measles cases to end 2025, all in Northern Health region
The BCCDC's latest report on December 29th says there have been three new measles cases in Northern Health's area, bringing the B.C. total to 414.
Measles vaccinations skyrocket in northern B.C. amid virus outbreak
The B.C. Ministry of Health is reporting major increases in measles vaccine uptake across northern B.C. in late 2025 compared to the same monthly periods in 2024.
All four new B.C. measles cases reported in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has announced four new cases of measles across the province - all in Northern Health's northeast coverage area.
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
Seven new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C. as cases continue to climb
In its December 4th update, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported there have now been 300 confirmed and 24 probable measles infections in Northern Health this year.
Warning of three new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has issued a warning that measles was present at three new times in Fort St. John.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Seventeen more measles cases reported in northeast B.C. in provincial update
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 17 new cases of measles in its weekly report on November 20th, all in Northern Health's northeast region.
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.
Patients, staff exposed to measles at Fort St. John ER again
Measles was present in the ER on November 4th from 7:10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on November 5th from midnight to 1 a.m.
Students and staff warned of three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John elementary school
Northern Health has reported a three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John's Ecole Central Elementary School in early November 2025.
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has warned people that measles was present at the Fort St. John Curling Club from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
BCCDC reports 26 new measles cases in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 26 new measles cases across the province in its latest report on November 6th, all within northeast B.C.
Chief medical officer says vaccination uptake to thank for measles outbreak stabilization
Northern Health's chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim says vaccinations are the key to a long-term stabilization of measles cases in the northeast.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
Charting the rise of measles in B.C.: Hundreds of cases with vast majority in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has reported more than 400 cases of measles in 2025, over 70 per cent of which originated from northern B.C.
BCCDC confirms three more measles cases to end 2025, all in Northern Health region
The BCCDC's latest report on December 29th says there have been three new measles cases in Northern Health's area, bringing the B.C. total to 414.
Measles vaccinations skyrocket in northern B.C. amid virus outbreak
The B.C. Ministry of Health is reporting major increases in measles vaccine uptake across northern B.C. in late 2025 compared to the same monthly periods in 2024.
All four new B.C. measles cases reported in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has announced four new cases of measles across the province - all in Northern Health's northeast coverage area.
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
Seven new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C. as cases continue to climb
In its December 4th update, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported there have now been 300 confirmed and 24 probable measles infections in Northern Health this year.
Warning of three new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has issued a warning that measles was present at three new times in Fort St. John.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Seventeen more measles cases reported in northeast B.C. in provincial update
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 17 new cases of measles in its weekly report on November 20th, all in Northern Health's northeast region.
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.
Patients, staff exposed to measles at Fort St. John ER again
Measles was present in the ER on November 4th from 7:10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on November 5th from midnight to 1 a.m.
Students and staff warned of three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John elementary school
Northern Health has reported a three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John's Ecole Central Elementary School in early November 2025.
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has warned people that measles was present at the Fort St. John Curling Club from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
BCCDC reports 26 new measles cases in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 26 new measles cases across the province in its latest report on November 6th, all within northeast B.C.
Chief medical officer says vaccination uptake to thank for measles outbreak stabilization
Northern Health's chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim says vaccinations are the key to a long-term stabilization of measles cases in the northeast.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
