Measles circulating in northeastern B.C. community, health officials warn / Global
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Health officials have confirmed multiple lab-tested measles cases in a remote northeastern British Columbia community near Fort St. John. Authorities are issuing urgent warnings while working to contain the outbreak, urging residents to seek medical advice and adhere to precautionary measures amid concerns over the rapid spread of the disease.
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