The First Case of Measles in 4 Years Confirmed at Quebec City

In an incident that has raised questions on the city’s healthcare facilities, a person in Quebec City has been diagnosed with measles. This is the first such case of measles in 4 years in the region.
The patient is a resident of Quebec City who had recently returned from a business trip to Asia. After declining conditions on returning, the adult was admitted to the Hotel-Dieu hospital’s emergency room while still contagious.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread through coughing and sneezing. The health officials are trying their best to contain the contamination by running tests on …