New City, NY
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New Measles Update: Number Of Confirmed Cases Increases Again
New measles cases have continued to grow with the number reaching 90 confirmed cases on Friday, and another seven suspected cases, according to the Rockland County Department of Health. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officials said. One suspected case has been reported at a Rockland County public el…
New City, NY
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Rockland Measles Outbreak Update: Suspected Cases Climbs With 77 Others Confirmed
The number of suspected measles cases in Rockland County continues to grow amid the largest measles outbreak in the state in decades. Rockland County Health officials announced on Monday that there are 77 confirmed cases of measles in the county, up from 74 last week, as well as 14 suspected cases, up from four, that are being investigated. The largest outbreak occurred in 1991, when 2,306 cases of measles were confirmed statewide. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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New Update Released On Measles Outbreak In Rockland
Measles continues to plague Rockland County residents, despite thousands of vaccinations that have been administered in the last several weeks. Rockland County Health officials announced on Monday that the number of confirmed cases of measles has jumped to 76, and the Department of Health is currently investigating eight other suspected cases. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Ortho…
New City, NY
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Rockland Measles Outbreak: Number Of Confirmed Cases Climbs Again
The number of measles cases continues to climb in Rockland County even with more than 6,000 vaccinations being administered over the past month. Rockland County Health officials announced on Friday that there are 74 confirmed cases of measles in the county as well as four suspected cases that the County Department of Health is investigating. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected…
New City, NY
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Confirmed Cases Of Measles Surge To 68 In Rockland
The measles outbreak in Rockland County continues to surge as the Department of Health confirms 68 new cases. In addition, there are also 11 suspected cases that the department is continuing to investigate. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The outbreak has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officials said. All schools within the Village of New Square and any schoo…
