WATCH: Another measles outbreak in Quebec?
MONTREAL — The last significant outbreak of measles in North America was in Quebec, where there were 776 cases reported in 2011.
Here’s a look at the 2011 outbreak, by the numbers:
2011
The last time Quebec had a measles outbreak, reportedly the worst in North America.
80
Cases a week of the measles reported in May, June and July. The outbreak started with just a few confirmed cases in February and March.
776
Total cases of the measles reported, with the majority in young people aged 10-19 years old.
11
The percentage of patients that had to be hospitalized.
8
The percentage of people who experienced serious complications.
27
People suffered from pneumonia due to complications from the viral infection.
0
Luckily, there were no deaths.
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