The health authorities in Ontario have announced nearly 200 new cases of measles, in a worrying development as the virus spreads in various regions of Canada.

According to press reports, these cases come amid a significant rise in infections nationwide, prompting health authorities to issue warnings about the need for strict preventive measures.

Common symptoms of measles include fever, cough, and rash, while it can cause severe complications in certain groups, particularly children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

For its part, the Ontario Ministry of Health urged citizens to ensure their vaccinations are up to date and to take personal protective measures, including avoiding crowded places if they exhibit any symptoms.

The ministry indicated that it is working intensively to track infection cases and provide necessary medical support, with a focus on awareness campaigns to ensure the vaccination of as many residents as possible.

This outbreak follows a series of warnings issued by Canadian health authorities about the rising number of measles cases in some other provinces, reflecting increasing pressure on health systems to handle the situation.

It is worth noting that measles is considered one of the infectious viral diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, but its recent spread raises concerns about the return of diseases that had become rare in recent decades.