20 h. ago With more than 1,300 cases, Alberta passes U.S. in confirmed measles count

'We do know that the numbers being reported are the absolute minimums and that the real numbers in both jurisdictions are likely higher,' said Dr. Craig Jenne

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20 h. ago With more than 1,300 cases, Alberta passes U.S. in confirmed measles count as new advisories issued

AHS issued another health advisory, notifying that two people with confirmed measles cases in Okotoks and Calgary have been in a public setting while infectious, spanning from July 8 to 11

Economics

20 h. ago Alberta reports 1,314 confirmed measles cases since March, surpassing U.S. number

The outbreak hasn't led to any deaths so far in Alberta, but three people, including two children, have died in the U.S., which has also seen more hospitalizations

Economics

22 h. ago Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

EDMONTON — Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,288 cases so far this year across 39 states. […]

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24 h. ago Alberta surpasses all of the United States in confirmed measles cases

Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend to bring the province's total to 1,314 cases.

Economics

4 d. ago Measles in B.C.: 10 people in hospital as disease spreads in north

The infections are among 102 confirmed cases this year, with most involving people who were not fully immunized

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4 d. ago New Brunswick reports case of measles in south central region, says more are likely

A news release says the case in Sussex, N.B., involves a person who travelled to the area from another province between June 22 and June 23.

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5 d. ago B.C. health minister to provide live update on measles in the province

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says that as of Monday, there have been 99 reported measles cases in the province so far this year, but only one remains active.

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5 d. ago Measles cases in B.C. rise to 102, with majority in Northern Health region

The largest age group infected is among those aged five to 17, at 49 per cent, with those between ages 18 to 54 in second at 30 per cent.

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6 d. ago As summer travel gets underway, Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America

Alberta reported yesterday that 1,230 people have been infected with the highly contagious disease since March.

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6 d. ago Vaccination rates among children in Maritimes are too low to stop spread of measles

She says communities need to vaccinate at least 95 per cent of their population to achieve a level of herd immunity, which stops the disease from spreading.

Science

1 week ago Stampede could potentially increase Calgary's measles cases say health officials

Indoor and outdoor exposure to measles at the Calgary Stampede could cause an uptick in cases say AHS doctors

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1 week ago Stampede could potentially increase Calgary's measles cases, health officials say

Indoor and outdoor exposure to measles at the Calgary Stampede could cause an uptick in cases say AHS doctors

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1 week ago Letters: What are Alberta separatist plans for Canadian loyalists?

Are you worried about measles outbreaks? Vote in our daily poll! I have a question to ask that many Albertans, faced with the continual harping about separation, are asking. What are the separatists going to do with those of us who live in Alberta but love Canada and intend to always be Canadian? Are they […]

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1 week ago AHS issues multiple public alerts after confirmed cases of measles exposure in Edmonton

According to the province's measles dashboard, as of Thursday there are a total of 1,179 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta.

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1 week ago Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

The health agency is reporting 12 new cases in the province, down from 33 new cases last week and 96 the week before that.  

Science

1 week ago How an Ontario tech company is looking to track the spread of dangerous diseases

With a worldwide pandemic, and now measles outbreaks, a new Ontario company is trying to make it easier for people to understand how diseases are spreading in their community.

Economics

2 w. ago New measles cases detected in B.C.’s Interior, including airports

There are currently three active cases in the Interior Health region. There have been five so far this year.

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2 w. ago Prince Edward Island’s chief public health office confirms two new cases of measles

Prince Edward Island is reporting two cases of measles in unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.

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2 w. ago AHS warns of potential public measles exposures at Calgary airport

Two exposures occurred Wednesday at the Calgary International Airport

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