Interior Health has confirmed a single case of measles in the health authority’s jurisdiction. It is in Kamloops.
The individuals in Kamloops are being followed up directly by the health authority. Interior Health says there is no risk to the broader public in Kamloops or the region at this time.
However, Interior Health is advising anyone who has travelled in and out of Kamloops between June 15 to June 19, and stopped at the following locations in the city, they may have been exposed and should monitor for measles symptoms.
The locations that have been exposed in Kamloops are: Denny’s Restaurant, Aberdeen Mall, Earls Restaurant, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Castles and Cottages.
Interior Health says this is the first case of measles in its jurisdiction in 2025. However, it says that there are confirmed cases around the province and in Alberta, which may impact people who are traveling in the summer.
The health authority encourages people in the Cariboo to check if they are immunized and have their immunizations up-to-date.
Earlier in June, Northern Health confirmed multiple cases of measles in Fort St. John
A full list of measles symptoms, case and exposure counts, locations, and more can be found on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s website.
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