Measles cases in New Brunswick more than double in three days – CTV

Nov. 5, 2024

A measles outbreak declared in New Brunswick’s Zone 3, which includes Fredericton and the upper Saint John River Valley, has more than doubled since last week.

In an email to CTV News Atlantic on Monday, a spokesperson for the Department of Health said since Thursday, Public Health has confirmed seven more cases, bringing the total to 12.

Public Health says it is monitoring the situation closely and working with health-care partners to decrease the risk.

New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health warned the public about a confirmed case of measles in the Fredericton and Carleton County areas on Oct. 24, followed by two subsequent cases.

On Thursday, the province confirmed an additional two cases.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease.

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