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Southern Alberta sees spike in measles cases

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The number of cases of measles in southern Alberta has jumped by 29 cases on Friday .

The rise brings the total number in Alberta to 438 , most of which are concentrated in southern province.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 20 cases in the U.S. between May 4 and 11 , and two cases between May 11 and 15.

In contrast, 346 cases were reported in Canada from April 27 to May 3 , compared to 45 in the US .

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