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Alberta reports 16 more cases of measles, bringing total to 74

Alberta reported 16 new measles cases, bringing the provincial total to 74 since March.
Measles is highly contagious, and officials are working to contain the recent spread.
The new cases appeared in Alberta's central and southern zones, affecting mostly school-aged children.
Alberta's chief medical officer, Dr. Mark Joffe, has been encouraging vaccinations against measles.
Eight people have been hospitalized, and 64 infected individuals are no longer contagious, data shows.

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Alberta reports 16 more cases of measles, bringing total to 74

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