Alberta measles outbreak surpasses 500 confirmed cases
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm
Alberta health officials report that the province has now topped 500 measles cases following 19 new infections in a day. The outbreak intensifies public health concerns and highlights the relentless challenge of containing a highly contagious virus amid growing community anxiety.
There were 19 new confirmed cases of measles in Alberta over the past 24 hours, resulting in the province surpassing a total of 500 cases of the virus since early March.
EDMONTON - Alberta has seen more than 500 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.
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