Alberta measles outbreak deemed manageable by health minister

April 8, 2025, 5:22 pm

Two separate reports cover Alberta’s measles outbreak as the health minister maintains that the situation is under control and does not warrant a public address by top health officials. Despite some public concern over increasing case numbers, officials assure that standard outbreak management procedures remain effective. The articles highlight government monitoring efforts and measured responses, contrasting calls for drastic intervention with official reassurances about the outbreak’s limited severity.

globalnews.ca / Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant CMOH public address: LaGrange

The new cases come as the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association blamed the spread on inaction, calling for a government-initiated vaccination plan and better public updates.

globalnews.ca / 43 cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alert

The number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing across Alberta and an outbreak has been identified in Two Hills, prompting a public health alert.

thestar.com / Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

EDMONTON - Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta's measles outbreak isn't dire enough for the province's top doctor for public health to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to do more to stop the spread.

winnipegfreepress.com / Alberta measles outbreak not dire enough to warrant public address: health minister

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