Southwestern Public Health has reported 115 measles cases since October 2024.
SWPH - It's the largest measles outbreak Ontario has seen in decades.
Here in the Southwestern Public Health Region, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ninh Tran says 115 cases of the virus have been reported in Oxford, Elgin and Middlesex since October. He adds that many doctors in the area had never seen the virus up close before, because Canada eliminated the vaccine preventable disease in 1998.
The Government of Canada posts Weekly Monitoring Reports for Measles and Rubella on its website. In the latest report that was published on March 6th, it said there were 168 measles cases (146 confirmed, 22 probable) and 0 rubella cases reported in the country so far in 2025. A total of 115 measles cases were reported in Ontario, after adding 45 new cases for the week of February 16th to February 22nd.
You can find more information about measles and local vaccination clinics online here.

Multiple Charges Laid after Thefts in Tillsonburg
CASS Offering Unique Program to Students
PJHL Preview - Jan. 30th to Feb. 1st
Woodstock Bowler Heading to Special Olympics
Dog Bite Investigation in Tillsonburg
Interview with the Warden - January 29th, 2026
Trevor Birtch Trial Daily Recap - Case 2
11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust
Another Cold Warning for Oxford County
Chilly Charlie Returns on Monday
Khanna Shines a Light on Oxford County Superstars
WFD Responds to Structure Fire
WPS Appoints New Deputy Chief
TMMC Woodstock Begins Production of Sixth Gen RAV4
Oxford OPP Briefs - January 28th, 2026
More Weather Alerts for Oxford County
Thrive Oxford Honoured at ROMA
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - January 2026
Members Needed for Tillsonburg Housing Advisory Committee
UPDATE: Ottawa Approves Plan to Move Marineland's Whales and Dolphins
Comments
Add a comment