Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent health units warn of measles exposures in the community — here's where
There have been growing numbers of measles cases in southern Ontario

Health units in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent continue to track measles cases and instances of public exposure to the highly contagious respiratory virus.
Since the first case was reported in February of this year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has confirmed more than 121 cases of measles.
Health officials warn that cases will likely continue to increase in the community.
The virus can remain in the air for as long as two hours after an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
WECHU warned of new measles exposures this week.
People who visited the below locations during these dates and times are asked to monitor themselves for measles symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure.
This list will be updated as new sites are announced. Exposure sites will be removed after 21 days.
Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan (Met) Campus, 1995 Lens Ave., Windsor
Thursday April 17, 7:30 - 10:45 a.m.
- Main Building Lobby.
- Lobby Elevators.
- First Floor Elevators.
- 3rd Floor Outpatients.
Monday, April 21, 3:00 p.m. - Tuesday, April 22, 10:15 a.m.
- Emergency department.
Erie Shores HealthCare, 194 Talbot St W., Leamington
Tuesday, April 22, 11:15 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, 6:32 a.m. - Friday, April 25, 5:43 p.m.
WE Kidz Pediatrics and Urgent Care, 2055 Huron Church Rd, Windsor
Monday, April 14 1:55 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Costco Wholesale, 4411 Walker Rd., Windsor
Tuesday, April 15, noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Windsor Professional Centre, 2462 Howard Avenue, Windsor
Wednesday, April 16, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Walmart Supercentre - Leamington, 304 Erie St. S., Leamington
Friday, April 18, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1590 Union Ave., Ruthven
Sunday, April 20, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fresh Co - Leamington, 250 Erie St. S. Leamington
Monday, April 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Uniquely Yours Bed & Bath, 3 Queens Ave., Leamington
Tuesday, April 22, 9:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 9:15 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Old Colony Mennonite Church, 1521 Concession Rd. 4 W., Kingsville
Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Klassen Custom Fabricating Inc., 5140 Ure St., Oldcastle
Thursday, April 17, 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Guardian - Malotts Pharmacy, 59 Main St. E., Kingsville
Tuesday, April 22, 10:06 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Soar Hobby & More, 3153 Walker Rd., Windsor
Wednesday, April 23, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Transit Windsor Walkerville 8 Bus, Windsor
Friday, April 25, 7:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Spys, 475 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor
Saturday, April 26, 2 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
Margaret D Bennie Public School, 259 Sherk St., Leamington
Monday, April 14, 9:15 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.
Entire School (including Latchkey, EarlyON, and Talk 2 Me Program)
Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Elementary School, 7343 Tecumseh Rd., Stoney Point
Tuesday, April 15, 9:15 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.
Forest Glade Medical Clinic Ltd., 3145 Forest Glade Dr., Windsor
Wednesday, April 16, 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Waiting Room
- Patient Assessment Rooms
- Pharmacy
Central Erie Shores Walk In Clinic, 33 Princess Ave., Leamington
Wednesday, April 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 22, 3 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
TLC Med Lab, 11811 Tecumseh Rd. E, Suite 128, Windsor
Wednesday, April 16, 11 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.
Erie Shores Family Health Team - Kingsville, 59 Main St. E, Kingsville
Tuesday, April 22, 10:06 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
- Main Entrance
- Waiting Room
- Patient Assessment Rooms
Dr. Moncur's Office, 10 Clark St. W., Leamington
Wednesday, April 23, 11:25 a.m. - 2 p.m.
VCare Clinics Urgent Care Family and Pediatrics, 2285 Howard Ave., Windsor
Sunday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Blytheswood Old Colony Church, 31 Pickwick Dr., Leamington
Friday, April 18, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a health care provider to review their immunity status.
The health unit urges anyone who is immunocompromised, has a child (children) 12 months of age or younger, or is pregnant to please contact the WECHU as soon as possible to confirm whether there are additional treatments that may be available to them. The number is 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.
Chatham-Kent
CK Public Health has reported the following measles exposure sites.
Dollarama – Thames-Lea Plaza, Chatham
April 12, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
No Frills, Tilbury
April 14, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Chatham-Kent Family Health Team – Blenheim Site
Monday April 14 from 1:25 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Foodland Tilbury, 15 Queen Street, S., Tilbury
April 12, 6:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mercato, 725 Grand Ave., W., Chatham
April 14, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Walmart Chatham, 881 St Clair St., Chatham
April 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lenovers Quality Meats & Seafood Ltd., 525 Park Ave., E., Chatham
April 17, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tilbury District Family Health Team, 22 Mill St., W, Tilbury
April 10, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Life Labs - Chatham, B-410 St Clair St., Chatham
April 15, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Dresden Old Colony Mennonite Church Building, 10222 McCreary Line, Dresden
April 20, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Emergency Department, 80 Grand Ave. W., Chatham
April 30, 2:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Emergency Department, 325 Margaret Ave, Wallaceburg
April 24, 1:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
CK Public Health is asking anyone present in these locations during these time frames who is not up to date with their vaccinations to contact them at 519-352-7270 ext. 5902.
The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has opened a measles information centre at the hospital to help people who've been exposed to the virus and are not fully vaccinated. If you or your child have been exposed, you must call the centre at (519) 352-6400 to book an appointment.