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Northeast B.C. records new confirmed measles case for first time in month

In the BCCDC's April 9th update, northeast B.C. recorded a new confirmed case of measles for the first time since March 5th.

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Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John

Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update

Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area

Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.

There has been an outbreak of measles in B.C. in 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne)
Two locations in Fort St. John identified for potential measles exposure

Northern Health has warned the community about a potential measles exposure at two location in the Fort St. John area.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Nine more measles cases reported by Northern Health in latest report

On February 19th, the BC Centre for Disease Control reported 10 cases of measles for the week, with nine coming from the Northern Health region.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
No new measles cases for a week in northeast B.C.

The BC Centre for Disease Control reported no new cases of measles in northeast B.C. on February 5th since its January 29th update.

There has been an outbreak of measles in B.C. in 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne)
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.

Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.

(UPDATE) Another measles exposure reported at Fort St. John ER

Northern Health has announced an overnight measles exposure at the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department from January 17th to 18th, 2026.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Northern Health reports two more measles cases in northeast B.C.

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported two new measles cases in northeast B.C. on January 22nd, bringing the province's total to 408 cases since June 2025.

BCCDC reports seven new measles cases in northeast B.C.

The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported eight new cases of measles, all in the Northern Health region, as of January 15th. All but one of those originated in the northeast.

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.

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.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
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.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
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.

There has been an outbreak of measles in B.C. in 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne)
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.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
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.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
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.

Fort St. John Hospital front entrance in daylight.
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.

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