While there have been no confirmed cases of measles breaking out at Six Nations, surrounding communities continue to see their numbers rise. Almost a dozen Ontario health units are now reporting cases of measles. Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) and Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) reported the majority of cases. The two heath units declared an outbreak in January. Six Nations Public Health officials have not responded to Turtle Island News request for local information. Symptoms of measles appear seven to 21 days after exposure. They include high fever, runny nose and cough, red, watery eyes and a distinctive rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. Almost a year ago a child died from measles in Hamilton. In the last four and a half months, 31…
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