There is a new case of the Measles in Toronto, Canada

Question

A second lab-confirmed case of measles has been identified in Toronto.

Answer 1

This claim is true, following my analysis there has been a second confirmed case of measles identified in Toronto. The publisher of the information is a specialty news channel that broadcasts in Toronto which is relavant because they are able to produce accurate, local information. In my research process I referred to other trusted, verified sources. The information is aimed to be informative.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-2nd-case-measles-confirmed-1.7147615

https://www.toronto.ca/news/toronto-public-health-investigating-second-travel-related-measles-case-of-2024/

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Answer 2

This claim is true. According to CBC, the Toronto Public Health department confirmed they are investigating the second lab-confirmed case of the measles this year, an infant who was traveling. The first case was confirmed on February 16 (CTV News Toronto). "The public health agency says other people may have been exposed to measles at a magic show at Agincourt Public Library on March 11 between 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m" (CBC). They said people should monitor for symptoms until April 1.

Answer 3

True, according to CBC “ Toronto Public Health is warning that residents could have been exposed to measles at a new location as a result of a second lab-confirmed case previously identified in Scarborough.

In a news release on Wednesday, the public health unit said people who attended a mom and babies program at St. James Town Public Library, or at the Wellesley Community Centre, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, could have been exposed to the virus.

Toronto Public Health confirmed the second case in an infant who was travelling and is now recovering at home.”