April 16, 2025, 2:21 pm
Multiple reports detail the latest surge in Alberta’s measles outbreak, noting that six new cases have been confirmed in the province. This increase brings the overall total since March to 83, with new cases emerging from both central and southern regions. Public health officials are working to contain the outbreak and have emphasized the importance of immunization. The developments highlight ongoing challenges in managing contagious disease outbreaks in the community.
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Four of the new cases are in central Alberta, and the other two are in the south, the province says
EDMONTON - Alberta is reporting six more confirmed cases of measles, bringing the province's total since the beginning of March to 83.
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