You are browsing the Radio-Canada website
Go to main contentGo to footerNavigation help Start of main content
commentsAccess the comments section
Open in full screen mode
Public Health is investigating a possible case of measles in Sioux Lookout. (Archive photo)
Photo: Radio-Canada / CBC
Published at 11:38 a.m. EDTUpdated at 5:16 p.m. EDT
The North West Health Unit says laboratory tests have confirmed that a Sioux Lookout infant’s symptoms are not due to measles.
According to a spokesperson for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, the last case in Northwestern Ontario was more than 25 years ago.
Public Health Ontario has recorded 23 cases of measles since January 1, 2024, all in the south of the province.
There were six hospitalizations and one death.
A measles, mumps and rubella vaccination session was held Friday afternoon in Sioux Lookout.
A second session scheduled for June 1 was canceled after the announcement of the results of the laboratory analyzes.
With information from CBC
Newsletter HERE Ontario
Once a day, receive the essential regional news.
