North American measles outbreak spreads regionally
May 1, 2025, 9:21 am
Reports reveal a significant uptick in measles cases across North America. Multiple Canadian provinces, including Alberta, report rising case numbers while border regions of the US near Texas and New Mexico face rapid spread. Officials urge increased vigilance and vaccinations amid the cross-border health challenge.
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Sylvia Jones emphasizes vaccine availability as province sees sharpest increase in a single week since first case reported in October
Ottawa Public Health has confirmed the city’s first cases of measles since 2019 amid a province-wide outbreak that has now topped more than 1,200 cases.
Ontario is reporting its highest increase in measles cases since its outbreak began, with 223 new infections in the province over the past week. That brings the total number of people in the province who have fallen ill from the virus to 1,243 since October. Public Health Ontario said in a report…
Public Health Ontario is reporting 223 new measles cases since last week as the spread in its southwestern region grows.
On Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m. ET, Globe health reporters Kristy Kirkup and Alanna Smith will answer reader questions on Canada’s measles outbreaks, and how you can keep your children safe
In Canada, six out of 10 provinces have reported measles cases. Alberta has the second-most with 83 as of April 12, according to government data
Dr. Hector Ocaranza knew El Paso would see measles the moment it began spreading in West Texas and eastern New Mexico. Highways connect his border city with the epicenter of Texas’ massive outbreak, which is up to 663 cases. They’re the same roads used by thousands of families and commercial…
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