Measles outbreak surges in northeastern BC, with another 29 suspected cases
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Measles infections continue to rise in Northeast B.C., with new data showing the virus is spreading in workplaces and public spaces around Fort St. John.
BC Center for Disease Control reported As of Thursday there were 29 new confirmed and probable infections in the region, nine of which were considered active.
Recent exposure alerts have been issued for local hospitals, restaurants, banks, grocery stores and businesses in the city’s airport area.
Multiple exposures have also been recorded in the emergency room at Dawson Creek Hospital.
A complete list of exposure locations may be found here,
since one outbreak began In May, a total of about 275 cases have been reported, the majority of which are in and around Fort St. John.
Health officials say the virus is spreading rapidly among unvaccinated households and believe the real number of infections is likely higher than reported.
While vaccination rates in peace zone summer boomedThey have slowed down since the beginning of the school year.
Northern Health is continuing to urge families to get measles vaccinations as transmission remains high.
Officials hope to continue watching Fort St. John Five or more new infections in a day for the foreseeable future.
