BREAKING: Delaware confirms first case of measles in over a decade
Delaware has confirmed its first measles case in more than a decade, involving an unvaccinated resident of Kent County.
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Health officials in Delaware have confirmed a positive case of measles. The case involves an unvaccinated man from Kent County, marking the first instance of the virus in the state in over ten years.
Coverage from outlets including CBS News, NBC10 Philadelphia, and the State of Delaware News emphasizes the rarity of the case given the decade-long gap. WHYY reports that the public is being recommended to check their vaccination status.
Future updates will likely center on public health guidance and monitoring of vaccination status as reported by the Department of Public Health.
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Quick answers
Where was the measles case located?
The case was identified in Kent County, Delaware.
When was the last measles case in Delaware?
According to coverage, this is the first case confirmed in more than a decade.
What is the vaccination status of the individual?
The individual is identified as unvaccinated.
Coverage (9)
- Delaware confirms first measles case in more than a decade WDEL · 19h ago
- Unvaccinated Kent County man becomes 1st Delaware measles case in more than a decade 6abc Philadelphia · 19h ago
- DPH Confirms First Positive Measles Case in Over a Decade State of Delaware News (.gov) · 19h ago
- Delaware confirms first measles case in more than a decade CoastTV · 19h ago
- Delaware officials confirm 1st case of measles in more than a decade NBC10 Philadelphia · 19h ago
- Delaware reports measles case, public recommended to check vaccination status WHYY · 19h ago
- Delaware reports first measles case in more than a decade Delawareonline.com · 19h ago
- First measles case in more than 10 years confirmed in Delaware, health officials say CBS News · 19h ago
- BREAKING: Delaware confirms first case of measles in over a decade WBOC TV · 19h ago
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