A Hamilton child under five years old has died of measles, says the city's public health agency. It's the first such death in Ontario since 1989, when tracking began, according to Public Health Ontario (PHO). Cases on the riseHamilton public health has confirmed six cases of the measles so far this year, said Lew. "In Ontario, measles has been rare, owing to the successful elimination of measles in Canada and high immunization coverage. WATCH | Bogoch on measles risks amid a global rise in cases: Infectious disease specialist on measles risk after Ontario child dies Duration 3:57 A child under five years old has died of measles in Ontario, according to the province's public health agency.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2024 17:42 UTC