Alberta Strengthens Measles Protection as Cases Approach 1980s Highs

An Alberta Health Services sign is pictured outside the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary on March 20, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The Alberta government is implementing new measures to manage escalating measles outbreaks in the province, as case counts spike to levels not seen since 1987.

The province announced 42 active cases as of May 6, bringing the total to 287 since the onset of the outbreaks in March. It is the highest case count in Alberta since 1987, when 690 were confirmed.