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Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began
Story by Hannah Alberga
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TORONTO — Health officials say measles has infected 182 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 1,622 since an outbreak began in October.
Public Health Ontario's measles report says there have been 119 hospitalizations, including nine intensive care cases.
Of those hospitalized, 95 per cent were unvaccinated, including 89 children.
This is the third consecutive week Ontario is reporting that new cases are in the 200-range, which is on the higher end since experts started keeping track of weekly spread.
Southwestern Public Health Unit’s Dr. Ninh Tran called the province's case count over the last few weeks "significant."...
Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began
Story by Hannah Alberga
• 3h
TORONTO — Health officials say measles has infected 182 more people in Ontario over the last week, bringing the province's case count to 1,622 since an outbreak began in October.
Public Health Ontario's measles report says there have been 119 hospitalizations, including nine intensive care cases.
Of those hospitalized, 95 per cent were unvaccinated, including 89 children.
This is the third consecutive week Ontario is reporting that new cases are in the 200-range, which is on the higher end since experts started keeping track of weekly spread.
Southwestern Public Health Unit’s Dr. Ninh Tran called the province's case count over the last few weeks "significant."...
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