Alberta measles outbreak intensifies with 365 confirmed cases

Monday, May 12, 2025, 6:21 pm

Alberta health officials report a worrisome spike in measles cases as 39 new infections push the provincial total to 365. The outbreak, concentrated mainly in Alberta’s south health zone, raises significant public health concerns, prompting calls for vigilant immunization campaigns and proactive measures to curb further spread.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

Government says 30 of the new cases are in Alberta’s south zone

thestar.com / Alberta reports 39 new cases of measles, provincial total reaches 365

EDMONTON - Alberta has reported 39 new cases of measles, bringing the provincial total to 365 since early March.

globalnews.ca / Measles cases in Alberta 6 times higher than other western provinces combined

Alberta's south health zone continues to be the hot spot for confirmed cases of measles in the province, which now total 365 cases in all health regions combined.

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