With more than 5,000 positive cases of measles, Canada lost its measles elimination status.
With more than 5,000 positive cases of measles, Canada lost its measles elimination status.
By Edna Mohamed and News Agencies
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After nearly 30 years, Canada has lost its measles “elimination” status, which, by default, has caused the overall Americas region to lose its status as well.
Canada loses measles elimination status, with US on track to follow
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