Quebec is facing a new outbreak of the highly contagious virus. The province says eight cases have been confirmed in the Lanaudière region, the Laurentians, Laval and Montreal as of Dec. 19.
Breakdown
- Eight measles cases reported in Quebec, mainly in several urban areas 2s
- Exposure sites include Walmart, Adonis market, hospital ER, and pediatric clinic 16s
- Measles can spread through shared airspace up to two hours after exposure 34s
- Lower vaccination rates and misinformation contribute to outbreak 1m 7s
- Over 5,000 measles cases reported in Canada this year, ending measles-free status 1m 31s