
Measles outbreak identified in northern Alberta
The Government of Alberta is alerting the public of a measles outbreak in the northern part of the province in an effort to halt further spread of the disease.
As of March 13, health officials have confirmed six cases in the province but were all a part of the same household. Despite that, it raises concerns about the potential further spread.
The concerns come after outbreaks were declared in multiple provinces and numerous countries with measles cases increasing around the globe.
“Measles is not just a mild childhood illness – it is a serious, highly infectious disease that can have devastating consequences,” said Dr. Mark Joffe, chief medical officer of health.