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Why are measles case counts climbing so high in Alberta? Experts weigh in
Infectious disease experts are raising the alarm about measles spread in Alberta, warning case counts are far higher than neighbouring provinces and they're increasing rapidly.
Alberta government beefs up measles defence as cases rival 1980s levels
The Alberta government says it is taking new steps to rein in the province's measles as case counts surge to the highest levels since 1987.
Need for permanent chief medical officer of health 'dire,' says Alberta Medical Association
Alberta's health minister says the search for a permanent chief medical medical officer of health is in the early stages, prompting concerns about health leadership as the province continues to battle its worst measles outbreak in nearly three decades.
Health teams scramble to contain spread of measles in central and southern Alberta
Calling the measles outbreaks "concerning," the medical officer of health for central Alberta says a flurry of work is going on behind the scenes to rein in cases and prevent deaths.
Alberta's flu death toll highest in at least 16 years as vaccination rates drop
Alberta has experienced the deadliest flu season in recent memory and it's not over yet.
Alberta in the midst of worst measles outbreak since 1997 as doctors call for action
Alberta’s measles outbreak is now the worst recorded in nearly three decades and that has health experts raising the alarm and renewing calls for stronger messaging from the provincial government.
Alberta wanted chief medical officer of health to remain in job, premier says
As calls mount for the Alberta government to ensure the province's next top doctor is free to speak publicly, Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed the chief medical officer of health left of his own accord this week.
Chief medical officer's contract ends as measles concerns grow in Alberta
Dr. Mark Joffe is no longer Alberta's chief medical officer of health, leaving the province without a top doctor as it battles growing measles outbreaks.
Alberta's top doctor urges vaccination as measles cases surge
Alberta's total number of measles cases has more than doubled over the last week, prompting Alberta's chief medical officer of health to issue a statement warning it is a serious and preventable virus.
Alberta's measles case counts climb with central zone hardest hit
Alberta is reporting a surge of new measles cases this week, sparking fresh calls for the provincial government to provide more detailed data and for the province's top doctor to appear publicly.