Marie-Pierre Blier, spokesperson for the ministry, confirmed that four cases have been confirmed in the province as part of an outbreak that began on December 11 in Sainte-Thérèse, Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte- Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Laval and Montreal.
This text is a translation of an article from CTV News.
In addition, anyone who was on the EXO Laurentides line buses or on the 88 or 9 Laurentides bus lines on December 24 must monitor their symptoms.
“According to the information available to public health, these cases are epidemiologically linked and acquired the disease in Quebec, the first case having been exposed via a person residing outside of Canada and having traveled to Quebec during its contagious period, before receiving his diagnosis. said Ms. Blier.
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“People who have visited one of these places (particularly those who are not adequately vaccinated) are also advised to stay alert for the appearance of symptoms, including high fever, cough, runny nose. , red eyes and generalized discomfort, followed by redness on the face and then on the body,” added Ms. Blier.
Health authorities have confirmed 56 cases of measles in 2024, including 51 during an outbreak earlier this year.
The ministry recommends that residents check the vaccination status of their family members, especially when traveling.
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