Quebec measles outbreak reaches 27 cases
Quebec measles outbreak reaches 27 cases as officials track exposures See where infections spread and who faces the highest risk
Quebec’s measles outbreak has grown to 27 confirmed cases, with most infections reported in the Quebec City area. Health officials said the latest case was identified on June 28.
Ten cases were reported last week in Portneuf, west of Quebec City, and officials have identified several exposure locations, including the emergency room at StRaymond hospital and grocery stores and pharmacies in PontRouge and Donnacona.
Additional cases have been reported since early June in Montreal, Laval, and the Montérégie, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions. Health authorities note that measles spreads easily through the air, and people at higher risk include infants under one year old, pregnant people who are not vaccinated, and those with weakened immune systems.