Public health officials issue warning over possible measles exposure in Montreal

Montreal Public Health is warning people that they may have come into contact with a person who had measles and was visiting the city between May 4 and 7.

In a statement issued Friday, the health agency said the person visited various locations on the island while contagious, including a hotel, restaurants and a residence for seniors. 

Montreal Public Health warns it is possible that further cases of measles might occur among people who were exposed and not adequately protected up to May 28.

Below is a list of places and times of possible exposure: 

• Quality Inn Dorval located at 1010 Herron Rd.
  • Overnight from May 4 to May 5 after arriving at around 4:30 p.m.
  • Overnight from May 5 to May 6 after arriving at around 8:30 p.m.
• RPA Château Pierrefonds located at 15928 Gouin Bd. West.
  • May 4 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., approximately.
  • May 5 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and again around 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • May 6 between roughly 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • May 7 around 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Boulangerie Non Solo Pane located at 455 Lakeshore Dr. in Dorval.
  • May 4 between 2:45 p.m and 4:45 p.m. 
  • May 7 in the afternoon.
• Tacos Frida located at 4350 Notre-Dame St. West.
  • May 5 around 6 p.m to 10 p.m.
• Bar Messoreum located at 2230 Pitt St.
  • May 5 around 5 p.m to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant Subway located at 3772 St-Charles Blvd. in Kirkland.
  • May 5 around 1 p.m to 3 p.m.

The incubation period for measles ranges from seven to 14 days, and in some cases can be as long as 21 days between the time of contact and the onset of early symptoms.  

Some of those symptoms include fever, nasal congestion with runny nose, cough, conjunctivitis and sensitivity to light. Preliminary signs can be followed by the development of a rash on the face and then the body.

Health information provided on the Quebec government's website recommends anyone with measles symptoms to contact a health professional, as it is highly contagious.