New York health officials name Ontario in measles travel advisory

Ontario measles outbreak continues unabated, prompting New York state to issue travel advisory

The past week saw 155 new cases reported in the province

Measles cases climb to 661 in Ontario since fall outbreak began

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‘Measles is only a car ride away’: New York state names Ontario in travel warning as measles cases spread

With spring and summer travel season approaching and cases rising across Ontario, Canada and the U.S., the New York measles travel advisory for all New Yorkers warns residents to be protected from the highly contagious disease.

New York warns residents going to Canada: 'Measles is only a car ride away'

"Measles is only a car ride away!" says an advisory published on April 2.

Health authorities in New York State are alerting travellers to the current epidemic in Ontario, where it is more intense than in the United States.

While measles cases continue to increase in the country, particularly in Ontario, New York State has issued a warning to its population.