Canada loses measles elimination status

* Canada has lost its measles elimination status, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
* The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) notified PHAC that Canada no longer holds its status.
* Since the fall of 2024, Canada has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases in nine provinces and one territory.
* Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.

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