Ontario measles outbreak hits 572 cases, up by more than 100 in past week

Ontario measles outbreak: Surge of 100 new cases in past week

More than 100 new cases of measles have been reported in Ontario during the past week, bringing the total to 572 cases in the province since the start of the year. Most of those infected were unimmunized children and youth.

Ontario measles case count hits 572, up by more than 100 in week

Public Health Ontario is now reporting 572 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October.

Of these, 42 people are hospitalized, including two people in need of intensive care.

Ontario logs 102 new cases of measles in the past week, most of them in unvaccinated children

Latest surveillance report shows the outbreak spreading to new parts of the province

North Bay-Parry Sound Health Unit reports 11 cases of measles

The North Bay-Parry Sound Health Unit is monitoring 11 cases of measles, all originating from the original case reported on March 7.

Ontario measles case count rises by a 100 in just a week, total reaches 572

Public Health Ontario is now reporting 572 confirmed and suspected cases since the outbreak began in October. That’s an increase of 102 cases since March 20.