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Saskatchewan measles cases rising rapidly, says Chief Medical Health Officer

REGINA - Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says the province is now part of an unprecedented measles outbreak, with cases rising rapidly.

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Saskatchewan measles cases rising rapidly, says Chief Medical Health Officer

Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer, speaks at a COVID-19 news update at the Legislative Building in Regina on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He says the province is now part of an unprecedented measles outbreak, as cases rise rapidly. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

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By Jeremy Simes The Canadian Press

REGINA - Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says the province is now part of an unprecedented measles outbreak, with cases rising rapidly.

Dr. Saqib Shahab says the province is reporting 27 measles cases since mid-March, with 15 of those cases occurring in the last week.

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