Measles jumps by 65 cases in Elgin and Oxford Counties, totalling above 1,200 across Ontario

65 new measles cases in Elgin, Oxford as total hits 450: 'Noticeable rise'

The London-area health unit at the centre of a provincewide measles outbreak is reporting its largest surge in cases of the highly infectious disease since it began tracking them weekly.

Measles jumps by 65 cases in Elgin and Oxford Counties, totalling above 1,200 across Ontario

Measles case counts continue to climb in the area of Elgin and Oxford counties, with 451 cases since October. The number of reported cases province-wide is now more than 1,243.

Elgin-Oxford measles cases surge for second straight week

A London-area public health office at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak is reporting its largest weekly surge in cases of the highly infectious disease since it began recording weekly statistics.

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The measles outbreak continues to spread across the province, with cases climbing in Elgin and Oxford counties.  Southwestern Public Health is reporting 65 additional cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 451 for the region since Oct. 30. “This sharp rise in cases may be concerning to the community. However, the majority of these cases are part of a group of cases we are investigating that are linked to one another,” said Dr. Ninh Tran, medic…