TORONTO - An infant born prematurely and infected with measles has died in southwestern Ontario, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, said Thursday.

The baby was infected with the virus while in the womb through their mother, who was not vaccinated, he said.

"While measles may have been a contributing factor in both the premature birth and death, the infant also faced other serious medical complications unrelated to the virus," Moore said in a statement.

"Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further personal or medical details will be shared," he said.

This is the first death reported in Ontario's current measles outbreak, which began in October with a travel-related case in New Brunswick.

Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones called the death "deeply dis

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