10/08/2026
WATCH OUT OTTAWA !!
Possible exposure locations
Individuals who visited the following locations in Ottawa, on the dates and times below, may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Tim Hortons at 3224 Hawthorne Road
When: Thursday, October 1 between 5:30 and 8 pm
Monitor until Thursday, October 22
Your Independent Grocer at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard
When: Friday, October 2 between 3:15 and 5:45 pm
Monitor until Friday, October 23
Rexall Drugstore at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard
When: Friday, October 2 between 3:45 and 6 pm
Monitor until Friday, October 23
Metro Supermarket at 2261 Walkley Road
When: Friday, October 2 between 4 and 6:15 pm
Monitor until Friday, October 23
Subway at 3190 Hawthorne Road
When: Friday, October 2 between 5:30 and 8 pm
Monitor until Friday, October 23
McDonalds at 1796 St. Laurent Boulevard
When: Friday, October 2 between 5:30 and 8:00 pm
Monitor until Friday, October 23
Ruby’s Restaurant at 10 York Street
When: Friday, October 2 between 6:30 and 9:30 pm
Monitor Until Friday, October 23
Tim Hortons at 2800 Lancaster Road
When: Sunday, October 3 between 5:30 and 8 pm
Monitor until Sunday, October 24
Please note that this investigation is ongoing; new locations, dates and times may be added, modified, or removed as the investigation continues. Ongoing updates will be posted at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Measles.
Steps to take if exposed
Individuals who attended the above locations during the specified times may have been exposed to the measles virus and are asked to:
1. Monitor for symptoms for 21 days from your date of exposure, even if you are vaccinated.
Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, white spots in the mouth, and red watery eyes that may be sensitive to light.
Symptoms can appear up to 21 days after exposure but usually occur within seven to 12 days.
A few days after symptoms begin, a red rash usually develops that starts on the face and spreads down the body to the arms and legs. This rash usually lasts four to seven days. Symptoms generally last from one to two weeks.
If you develop symptoms, call your health care provider and notify them of your recent measles exposure. This will help to protect others and allow health care providers to prepare for your visit. If possible, wear a medical grade mask to the appointment. This applies to any medical facility, including your local emergency department. Defer any non-urgent medical appointments.
If you do not have a health care provider, please visit Health811 or call 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse for free, secure and confidential health advice. This service is available 24/7 and available in English and French, with translation support also offered in other languages.
2. Check your vaccination records for measles-containing vaccines and ensure you are protected.
