Measles exposure at Montreal Canadiens game at the Bell Centre

Montreal public well being officers say somebody contagious with the measles virus who was not vaccinated attended an NHL game at the Bell Centre on March 3 between the Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres.

Officers say individuals are thought of measles contacts in the event that they had been a spectator or concession employee in the crimson space of seats in sections 111 to 117 between 5:30 p.m. to midnight.

Staff at the Tim Hortons and Pizza Pizza inside the area are additionally thought of measles contacts.

Well being officers are recommending that anybody thought of a contact who’s unvaccinated in opposition to the illness ought to isolate at house till March 17 inclusive.

Individuals outdoors the measles threat space may have been uncovered to the virus however will not be thought of contacts and are suggested to observe for signs.

There have been 31 confirmed instances of measles in Quebec between mid-December and March 7, with 24 instances in the Laurentians area north of Montreal.