Wisconsin Measles Outbreak Reaches 41 Confirmed Cases Across 3 Counties
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Updated · WKOW · Aug 21
Wisconsin Measles Outbreak Reaches 41 Confirmed Cases Across 3 Counties
3 articles · Updated · WKOW · Aug 21
Summary
Wisconsin DHS said the outbreak in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties now totals 41 confirmed cases and 7 probable cases, with five new cases since the prior update.
Iowa County accounts for 35 confirmed cases, including four new infections; Lafayette County has 4 confirmed and 7 probable cases, including one new confirmed case, while Grant County remains at 2 confirmed.
No public exposures have been reported, but DHS said measles can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Health officials urged residents to verify MMR vaccination status, watch for symptoms that can appear 10 to 21 days after exposure, and call ahead before seeking care to avoid exposing others.