Infectious Diseases

In its latest numbers posted Friday, the provincial government reported 137 total cases since March, exceeding the most recent high of 123 cases reported in the province 25 years ago.

Laurie Miller, a 59-year-old heart transplant patient exposed to measles in Stratford, Ont., says her story speaks to the risks people who are immunocompromised face during an outbreak.

There were at least 448 infections, and 39 children and one adult were hospitalized due to severe illness. It was the largest known outbreak in children under five.

It says a total of 1,020 people have had measles since the province s outbreak began last October.

A patient reported falling in the shower two days previously—sustaining a minor ‘scrape’ on the front of the leg. He had not shown it to anyone, but was concerned that it was becoming more painful.

Quebec’s outbreak began in December 2024, and involved a contagious traveller who had visited the province before they were diagnosed.

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a ‘longer-term appointment.’

With increased resistance genes in the environment, our exposure to a treatment-resistant disease is growing, researchers say.