Nova Scotia resident becomes province’s 1st measles case in 2 years after U.S. visit - Halifax

1 case of measles confirmed in Nova Scotia

Case involves an adult who was exposed to measles while travelling to the United States.

Nova Scotia resident becomes province’s 1st measles case in 2 years after U.S. visit - Halifax

Public health has released a list of possible exposure locations in downtown Halifax, including a hotel, a bar and the Halifax Infirmary ER.

First case of measles reported in Nova Scotia

An adult in Halifax was diagnosed with measles after returning from travel to the United States.

Halifax adult contracts measles after U.S. travel; first case in N.S. since 2023

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says an adult in Halifax contracted measles after they travelled to the U.S.

Public health investigating measles case, found in HRM

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has its first case of measles in 2025, found in Halifax Regional Municipality. The case involves a Nova Scotian who travelled outside Canada. The person had received one dose of vaccine, but people generally need two to be fully vaccinated. They have recovered and are at home. There are measles outbreaks around the globe, including in other provinces and the United States. The last case in Nova Scotia was in 2023 and also tr…

Public Health investigating case of measles in Central Zone

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Halifax area. This case involves an adult who was exposed to measles while travelling to the United States. They have received care and are recovering at home.As part of the routine investigation and follow up of any measles case, Public Health is directly notifying people who are known to have had close contact with the case. This will allow us to ensure up-to-…