The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) is issuing a warning to travelers and anyone who may have been exposed to measles infection at the following locations: Flight Lufthansa LH1661 from Timisoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR/LRTR), Romania, to Munich Airport (MU), Germany, on Jan. 11, 2024, Departure time 6:14 a.m. (EET), Arrival time 6:22 a.m. (CET)
Flight Air Canada LH6790 from Munich Airport (MU), Germany, to Pearson International Airport (YYX), Canada, on Jan. 11, 2024, Departure time 12:37 p.m. (CET), Arrival time 3:02 p.m. (EST)
Highway 401 westbound ONroute location West Lorn on Jan. 11, 2024, from approximately 8:30 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. (EST)
A&R Medical Centre located at 1800 Tecumseh West in Windsor on Jan. 15, 2024, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST)
WECHU reminds those who may have been exposed to the infection to monitor for symptoms of measles that may appear 7 to 21 days after exposure
Symptoms can include a fever, runny nose, cough, drowsiness, irritability, and red eyes. A red rash appears on the face 3 to 7 days after the start of the above symptoms. The rash may start from the face and progress down the body. If you develop these symptoms, contact your health care provider
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