Feb 22, 2019
Vancouver, BC – There has been a confirmed case of Measles on the Langara College campus. Students and staff who may have been exposed have been contacted by Vancouver Coastal Health Communicable Disease Control. If you have not been contacted and believe you may have been exposed, please contact Vancouver Coastal Health Communicable Disease Control.
The specific venue where people may have been exposed to measles is limited to Friday, February 15th, 9:00 - 4:30 pm, in the Science and Technology Building at the College main campus.
We are working across our College departments and with Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure the well-being of our campus community.
Anyone who thinks they are experiencing symptoms should call a Public Health nurse at your local Community Health Center or call our communicable disease control team at 604.675.3900, or toll free at 1-855-675-3900.
About Langara College
Located in beautiful Vancouver, B.C., Canada, Langara College provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies education to more than 21,000 students annually. With more than 1,700 courses and 130 programs, Langara’s expansive academic breadth and depth allows students of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages to choose their own educational path. Langara is also known as house of teachings, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located. Langara is celebrating its 49th year on West 49th Avenue with Beyond 49, an integrated celebration, alumni engagement, and fundraising campaign to reconnect with alumni, and raise funds for student support and important College initiatives.
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Mark Dawson
Manager, Public Affairs
Communications and Marketing
Langara College
604.323.5702 (w)
604.831.5774 (m)
mdawson@langara.ca