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Delaware's 4 new cases of measles meet criteria of "outbreak" - WDEL
LifestyleBy Mark Fowser7/22/20261 min read
The number of recent confirmed cases of measles rose to four Wednesday, according to Delaware Public Health
✨ Key Highlights
- Delaware Public Health reported two additional confirmed cases of measles on Wednesday, raising the recent total to four, according to WDEL.
- The four cases meet the criteria for what health officials classify as an "outbreak."
- These are the first known measles cases in Delaware in more than a decade, marking a notable public health development for the state.
- The rise in cases prompted attention from health authorities, with references to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- The cluster of infections underscores ongoing concerns about measles transmission after a long period without reported cases in the state.
Two additional positive measles cases were reported by Delaware Public Health Wednesday, bringing the recent total to four. They are the first known cases in more than a decade.
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