Simcoe County's first lab-confirmed measles case was a false alarm due to a laboratory error.

Simcoe County's first lab-confirmed measles case was announced as a false alarm due to a laboratory error by Public Health Ontario. The initial positive result on March 12 prompted a public health warning and recommendations for post-exposure treatment, creating worry and anxiety among residents. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and PHO are working to prevent similar incidents in the future.

March 27, 2024
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