If you travelled from London to Toronto on board a VIA Rail Canada train or ate at a popular downtown restaurant in March, you may have been exposed to measles.
Toronto Public Health (TPH)has reported a measles case in a city worker, with potential public exposure at three different locations on Friday, March 21.
Officials say that passengers on VIA Rail Canada Train 82, Train Car 3 from London to Toronto, from approximately 6:05 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., and VIA Rail Canada Train 83, Train Car 3 from Toronto to London, from approximately 4:10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., may have come in contact with the highly contagious virus.
They also warn of potential exposure at popular restaurant Pizzeria Libretto on 155 University Ave., from approximately 11:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In a press release shared with Narcity on Monday, March 31, TPH described measles as “a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes or talks.”
TPH added, “The virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. People can become infected if they breathe contaminated air or touch an infected surface, then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.”
In 2025, the public health unit has confirmed two measles cases associated with travel outside the country. Those who may have been exposed at the listed locations should check their vaccination records for immunity and monitor for symptoms until Friday, April 4.
Symptoms may consist of fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, a red rash that starts on the face and spreads downward, and small blue-white spots that appear inside the mouth and throat.
Those affected are urged to remain vigilant for symptoms, even if they have been vaccinated. If symptoms develop, you should contact a healthcare provider immediately.
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