Alberta sees measles surge to 326 confirmed cases
Friday, May 9, 2025, 3:21 pm
Health officials in Alberta are grappling with a rapid measles outbreak as confirmed cases now total 326. With a significant number affecting young children, the situation puts public health services under pressure and has reignited urgent calls for vaccination and proactive disease control measures.
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Alberta has now reached 326 with 97 of them in children under 5 years of age and three people in intensive care.
EDMONTON - The number of Albertans who have contracted measles since cases were first detected in March has reached 326.
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