Measles Outbreaks Surge in U.S. and Ontario with Over 1,490 Cases Reported

Ontario records 816 measles cases, its worst outbreak since eradication, while the U.S. confirms 680 cases across 22 states, with Texas hit hardest.

Ontario has reported 155 new measles cases in the past week, bringing its total to 816, including 61 hospitalizations, predominantly among children.
The U.S. outbreak has reached 680 confirmed cases across 22 states, with Texas accounting for 505 cases, including two child fatalities.
New York State has issued a travel advisory urging residents to get vaccinated before traveling to Ontario due to the outbreak's rapid spread.
Vaccination efforts in Ontario have increased significantly, with a 130% rise in doses administered from January to April compared to last year.
Health officials continue advocating for the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine as the most effective prevention method, emphasizing its 97% efficacy with two doses.