Measles Cases Confirmed in Minnesota
Minnesota has reported two more measles cases, bringing the total to 20, with 18 of the cases being in children, according to CBS News.
Last year, Minnesota reported 70 measles cases, but this year the number was 0 until the recent cases. The Minnesota Department of Health stated that the children likely contracted measles from an unvaccinated adult.
- 15 of the 20 cases have been from exposures within the United States
- 4 have been imported cases
- 1 case-patient has an unknown exposure
In Mexico, a large ongoing measles outbreak has resulted in 22 deaths, with 4,879 confirmed cases reported through October 11, mostly in Chihuahua state.
The two newly reported cases involve unvaccinated children in Ramsey and Hennepin counties, both in the Twin Cities.
Author's summary: Measles cases rise in Minnesota.