Measles outbreaks are on the rise globally, with confirmed cases in Britain, Canada, and Quebec. The U.K. Health Security Agency declared a national incident due to 650 cases in Britain. Health officials in Canada, including Health Minister Mark Holland, express deep concern over the measles outbreak, urging vaccination. Quebec faces 10 confirmed cases, with community spread reported in Montreal.
One measles case reported in B.C. as officials urge vaccination before travel https://t.co/hrKccL96iL
Quebec health officials report 10 cases of measles in Montreal area, confirm community spread https://t.co/lsdnRSGZpg
Quebec's public health director is asking Quebecers to make sure they and their children are properly vaccinated against measles, as cases of the virus are on the rise in the province, especially in Montreal. https://t.co/5s65g4gThl.
Quebec urges measles vaccination after 10 cases detected in Montreal area https://t.co/5Wl6X4YlY7
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Liberal Health Minister Mark Holland proclaims that COVID-19 vaccines are "a miracle of science" and urges Canadians to keep "up to date" with their vaccines. He adds that "the consequence of not doing that can be potentially disastrous." https://t.co/QRmdeFz1IY https://t.co/meCzDcuSgi
Health Minister Mark Holland said he is “deeply concerned” with the global measles outbreak and its potential impact on Canada. https://t.co/yvG2j8pt3F READ MORE: https://t.co/yvG2j8pt3F
Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ about rise of measles cases in Canada https://t.co/4Xgzbc8Fc0 https://t.co/LO6BO9BFxY
1st case of measles reported in B.C. over the weekend: Health Ministry https://t.co/s7FYtUejIm
In Britain, 650 cases of measles were confirmed between Oct. 1 and the end of February, according to the U.K. Health Security Agency, which declared a national incident in January. An outbreak in the West Midlands initially drove the rise in cases. https://t.co/uW2X4We1sH