Child with measles exposed travelers at Montreal airport and Sainte-Justine ER
Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at two city locations Oct. 9–10; unvaccinated people must isolate.
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A child with measles passed through Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on October 9 while contagious, then visited Sainte-Justine hospital's emergency department on October 10 in the same condition. Montreal Public Health has issued warnings for both locations.
Measles is highly contagious. Anyone exposed who is not vaccinated must isolate per public health guidance. Some exposed people may receive direct contact from regional public health with recommendations; Quebec authorities advise checking the list of exposure sites regularly as details may change during the investigation.
Measles can lead to blindness, encephalitis, pneumonia and death. Main symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. Public Health has not disclosed the child's vaccination status, where the child contracted measles, or specific times at each location.
What vaccination status did the exposed child have?
How many people may have been exposed at each location?
What specific times should people check for their presence at the airport and hospital?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Where was measles exposure reported in Montreal?
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport on October 9, 2026, and Sainte-Justine hospital's emergency department on October 10, 2026.
What must unvaccinated people who were exposed do?
Unvaccinated people exposed to measles must isolate per public health guidance.
What are the main symptoms of measles?
Main symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
