SWPH reports another increase in Measles cases

Measles continues to surge in Ontario's southwest as provincial cases pass 1.6K

Officials with Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) are reporting 104 new measles cases in one week, accounting for more than half of the total increase the province reported overall in a similar time frame.

SWPH reports another increase in Measles cases

Measles cases in the Southwest Public Health region continue to rise.

Chihuahua, Chih.- The State Health Secretariat (SSE) confirmed an increase in cases of pertussis and measles, with 99 and 1,094 infections, respectively, recorded from January to May 12 and 13. In addition, five deaths from pertussis in minors and 994 recoveries from measles have been reported. In the case of pertussis, the municipalities most affected are Ciudad Juárez with 40 cases, Aldama with 17, Chihuahua capital with 11 and Jiménez with 7.…

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