Alberta measles outbreak surpasses 500 confirmed cases

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm

Alberta health officials report that the province has now topped 500 measles cases following 19 new infections in a day. The outbreak intensifies public health concerns and highlights the relentless challenge of containing a highly contagious virus amid growing community anxiety.

globalnews.ca / Alberta reports 19 new cases of measles, surpassing 500 confirmed infections

There were 19 new confirmed cases of measles in Alberta over the past 24 hours, resulting in the province surpassing a total of 500 cases of the virus since early March.

thestar.com / Alberta reports 19 new cases of measles, surpassing 500 infections

EDMONTON - Alberta has seen more than 500 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.

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