Quebec measles outbreak ends after more than a month with no new cases

Quebec’s latest measles outbreak has ended after more than a month with no new cases reported, according to the province’s Health Ministry. The outbreak began at the start of the summer and was linked to 28 confirmed cases. Public health officials said an outbreak is considered over once 32 days have passed since the last contagious case. The last measles case in Quebec was reported on July 1. Officials said each case triggers an investigation to identify the source of infection and notify people who may have been exposed. They also reiterated that vaccination remains the best way to prevent measles, especially for babies under one year old, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people who are unvaccinated.