Ontario has reported 84 new measles cases in the past two weeks, significantly increasing its total to 119 confirmed cases in 2023. This outbreak, which began in the autumn, has seen infections rise sharply, surpassing the total of 101 cases recorded from 2013 to 2023. Most new cases are linked to an interprovincial outbreak affecting New Brunswick and Manitoba, with 18 children hospitalized, including one in intensive care. Public Health Ontario noted that all hospitalized children were unimmunized, reinforcing the importance of vaccinations to protect against measles.
Ontario is experiencing a significant increase in measles cases, with 84 new infections reported over the past two weeks, bringing the total to 119 in 2023.
The current measles outbreak in Ontario has been linked to an interprovincial spread, with connections to similar cases in New Brunswick and Manitoba.
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