Breaking news: Measles return as Canada's case count exceeds 5,000

Canada loses measles-free status as cases surge past 5,000

By William Jackson

Canada has officially lost its measles-free status after a yearlong outbreak pushed national case numbers past 5,000 — ending more than two decades without sustained transmission.  The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) revoked the designation this week, saying the virus has circulated continuously for over 12 months. Canada first eliminated endemic measles in 1998 and...

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