EDMONTON — Alberta’s measles outbreak appears to be fading, with no new cases, no known contagious cases and no hospitalizations reported in the province.
Provincial data updated Tuesday show all 317 confirmed measles cases reported in Alberta this year are no longer considered communicable.
No patients with confirmed measles were in hospital as of Monday, including intensive care units.
However, the province cautions the absence of known active cases does not mean measles is no longer circulating in Alberta.
Health officials say people with undiagnosed measles may still be in the community, including those who have not sought medical attention or been reported to public health authorities.
The province says measles transmission is occurring in Alberta and has affected people of all ages, including infants, children and adults.
Most confirmed cases have involved children younger than five and those between five and 17 who were not immunized.
Cases have been reported in every health zone, with the largest number in the South Zone, where 140 cases have been confirmed this year.
The North Zone has reported 93 cases, followed by Edmonton with 43, Central Zone with 30 and Calgary with 11.
The province says some infections are likely going undetected or unreported because of the number of people who may not be immune to measles, particularly in northern, southern and central Alberta.
Standing exposure advisories remain in place for the South and North zones, while known public exposure locations continue to be published for other parts of the province.
Alberta residents, workers, students and visitors are being advised to remain aware of the increased risk of measles and ensure their immunizations are up to date.
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