Measles outbreak quarantines family in northern Alberta

A family of six on the Little Red River Cree Nation in northern Alberta has been quarantined due to a measles outbreak. An adult and five children were hospitalized but are now recovering. Lab tests confirmed the outbreak, prompting public health investigations. Health officials are tracing the family's movements to identify where they contracted the virus. The community is also assessing vaccination status among its 8,000 members, with vaccination clinics seeing high attendance this week. Measles is highly contagious, and Alberta Health Services is monitoring for additional cases. The province emphasizes the importance of vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups, as the disease can lead to serious complications.