Published 7 months ago • loading... • Updated 7 months ago

Ontario reports almost 200 new measles cases as virus spreads across Canada

Ontario reported 197 new measles cases last week, contributing to a total of 1,440 probable and confirmed cases since October.
The outbreak began in October and has expanded as the highly contagious measles virus emerged in new regions across Canada.
Other provinces reported cases recently, including Alberta with nearly 300 cases since mid-March and first cases in Nova Scotia and Northwest Territories this week.
Ontario has reported 101 hospital admissions related to measles, with 75 of those patients being children; among these cases, eight individuals required intensive care. Meanwhile, Alberta has documented three intensive care cases in patients under the age of 18.
The majority of measles cases have occurred among unvaccinated young people, including infants and adolescents, highlighting the persistent threat and underscoring the importance of public health measures to control the outbreak.

Insights by Ground AI

43 Articles

Measles at the highest level in 30 years in Canada

Nearly 1800 Canadians have been infected with measles since the beginning of the year, and the country currently has more cases of measles than the United States.

7 months ago·Montreal, Canada

Read Full Article

Anadolu Ajansı

Right

Ontario reports nearly 200 new measles cases in 1 week as outbreak spreads across Canada

Province’s confirmed and probable infections climb to 1,440 since October 2024 - Anadolu Ajansı

7 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

Read Full Article

Ottawa Citizen

Lean Right

More measles cases in Ottawa likely as counts grow in Ontario, around world

A week after confirmation of the city’s first cases in six years, an infectious disease specialist expects more travel-related cases.

7 months ago·Ottawa, Canada

Read Full Article

La Presse

Lean Left

Canada Could Lose Measles Eradication Status

A senior medical advisor at the Public Health Agency of Canada states that the country could lose its measles eradication status if this highly contagious disease continues to spread in the fall.

7 months ago·Montreal, Canada

Read Full Article

norfolkandtillsonburgnews.com

+2 Reposted by 2 other sources

Lean Right

Measles outbreak: London-area parents advised to move up shots for kids

As measles cases continue to rise in regions surrounding London, the Middlesex-London Health Unit is urging parents to seek early vaccination for children under the age of five.

7 months ago

Read Full Article

The Globe & Mail

Center

Ontario reports 200 new measles cases as province struggles to contain outbreak

Report says the increase in numbers and geographic spread of the virus stems from exposures and transmission among individuals who have not been immunized

7 months ago·Canada

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year