Measles, which is highly contagious and can be deadly, is spread through sneezing, coughing and breathing.

Sixty-six Montrealers died from extreme heat during the 2018 heat wave, confirms Public Health.

There are now 50 reported deaths that have been linked to the heat wave that blanketed Quebec over the last few days.

The sweltering heat and suffocating humidity have blanketed Eastern and Central Canada over the last few days.

Six people have been confirmed dead in relation to Montreal's heat wave.