Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, medical officer of health with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, recommends early measles vaccination for babies aged six to 12 months due to the spread of the disease in the region. The health unit is aware of 20 cases, but more may have gone unreported. Despite a high immunization rate in Windsor and Essex County, Aloosh stresses the importance of reaching a 95% vaccination rate to prevent further transmission of the highly communicable disease.
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The article reports that Ottawa has recorded a $26.8 billion deficit for the April-to-January period. The deficit is a result of increased spending to support individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is facing challenges in managing the deficit and ensuring economic recovery. Full Article
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