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Possible measles cases under investigation
Jonathan Bell, Assistant News Editor
Created: Nov 17, 2024 07:20 PM
Two people have been isolated for testing after falling ill following their return from areas known to have measles circulating, the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health reported.
The highly contagious virus has not been confirmed in Bermuda since 1990 — but a spokeswoman said both had shown symptoms consistent with measles.
The unit was said to be contacting close contacts of the suspected cases to advise of precautions, including monitoring their health for symptoms.
The island was said to be at risk for measles importation and spread due to decreased measles, mumps and rubella vaccination rates and a resurgence of the measles virus in many countries.
Possible measles cases under investigation
Jonathan Bell, Assistant News Editor
Created: Nov 17, 2024 07:20 PM
Two people have been isolated for testing after falling ill following their return from areas known to have measles circulating, the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health reported.
The highly contagious virus has not been confirmed in Bermuda since 1990 — but a spokeswoman said both had shown symptoms consistent with measles.
The unit was said to be contacting close contacts of the suspected cases to advise of precautions, including monitoring their health for symptoms.
The island was said to be at risk for measles importation and spread due to decreased measles, mumps and rubella vaccination rates and a resurgence of the measles virus in many countries.