Measles outbreak in N.B. grows to 26 [Video]

An additional case of measles has been confirmed in New Brunswick, bringing the total number of cases to 26 since October.

Public health says the additional case (from Nov. 10) is from Zone 3, where a local outbreak has been declared. The area includes Greater Fredericton and the upper Saint John River valley.

Most of the cases include individuals aged 19 and younger.

The department of health says every confirmed case is related to the initial travel-associated case reported on Oct. 24.

Horizon Health will resume vaccination clinics in Zone 3 this week, at three different locations:

•  Western Valley Multiplex at 698 Central St. in Centreville on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
•  Horizon’s Public Health office at 300 St. Mary’s St. in Fredericton on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Stanley Health Centre at 9 Limekiln …