Alberta Health Services has issued a health alert for anyone who visited the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, due to a confirmed case of measles. The exposure occurred in the hospital triage area on March 1, 2026, from 8:10 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., and in the Acute Care Waiting Room and Emergency Department from 8:35 p.m. on March 1 until 1:10 a.m. on March 2, 2026.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Symptoms include a fever of 38.3°C or higher, a cough, a runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a red rash that usually starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading down the body.
Residents who were at the hospital during the specified times are advised to watch for these signs for up to 21 days after their visit. If you develop symptoms, health officials ask that you stay home and call the provincial measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting a doctor or hospital in person.
This local alert is part of a larger provincial outbreak that began in 2025 and has resulted in more than 2,000 documented cases across Alberta. Calling the hotline first is a key step to help prevent the virus from spreading to other patients and healthcare workers in the community.
