N.S. measles patients no longer contagious, Public Health says
One child remains in stable condition at the IWK
The number of people with measles in Nova Scotia has grown to 53, but Public Health says all of those patients are no longer contagious.
Just one person has been hospitalized with the virus — a child who remains in stable condition at the IWK in Halifax.
Officials won't say exactly where the cases are located, only that they are in an area with low vaccination rates in the province's northern zone.
Public Health previously told CBC the families have followed public health guidance and stayed home, minimizing the risk of spread.
With measles outbreaks across the country, people in Nova Scotia are still being pushed to make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date.
Those born between 1970 and 1996 likely need booster shots, as the recommendation at the time was to only receive one dose of the vaccine instead of two.
People born before 1970 are considered immune because they were likely exposed to the virus when they were younger.
Public Health says it's going to switch to reporting the number of measles cases weekly. The next update is expected on Aug. 11.
