Measles Outbreak in Northern Nova Scotia Declared Over

Measles outbreak in northern Nova Scotia declared over

Public Health says there are now no known active measles cases in Nova Scotia.

Localized measles outbreak in Northern Zone declared over

Halifax, N.S. - Public Health has declared the end to the localized measles outbreak in the Northern Zone. The localized outbreak, declared on July 6 and affecting 61 people, ended on Wednesday. These situations are monitored closely over several weeks to ensure there is no ongoing transmission, given it can take time for infections to develop and get diagnosed.There are currently no known active cases of measles in Nova Scotia.