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PA: 2019/2020 Mumps

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Source: https://www.philly.com/news/mumps-temple-university-philadelphia-20190301.html


Mumps cases reported at Temple University
by Robert Moran, Updated: February 28, 2019- 11:00 PM

On the eve of Spring break, Temple University reported Thursday night that at least four students have verified cases of the mumps.

The four cases of the infectious disease were verified by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, but the university believes there could be more cases, said Temple spokesman Ray Betzner.

The university received the verification late in the day and sent notifications around 9:30 p.m. to 40,000 students and several thousands faculty and staff, Betzner said...
 
Source: http://www.fox29.com/news/officials-7-temple-university-students-test-positive-for-mumps

Officials: 7 Temple University students test positive for mumps
Posted Mar 01 2019 10:40PM EST
Video Posted Mar 01 2019 10:34PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Officials say seven students have tested positive for the mumps at Temple University.

Students were surprised to know as many as seven cases have been confirmed so far, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

Most involve students and there are reports of nearly a dozen others who have mumps-related symptoms...
 
Source: https://www.philly.com/health/mumps...ak-montgomery-county-contagious-20190305.html


Mumps outbreak spreads from Temple University to Montgomery County
by Aneri Pattani, Updated: March 5, 2019- 4:55 PM
Mumps outbreak spreads from Temple University to Montgomery County

As health officials feared, the mumps outbreak that began at Temple University last week is spreading.

As of Tuesday, the Philadelphia Health Department confirmed 16 students had the contagious disease.

One of them, a part-time student, went home to Montgomery County and is believed to have infected another resident, the county?s Health Department said. Health officials have alerted everyone else who came in contact with the student to look for symptoms, and they are monitoring the situation...
 
Source: https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/arti...e-university-bumps-least-17-over-several-days

Mumps outbreak at Temple bumps up to at least 17 cases
Paul Kurtz
March 06, 2019 - 2:23 pm

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) ? A mumps outbreak at Temple University is getting worse.

The number of mumps-related cases has jumped from 11 to 17 over the past few days, according to Mark Denys, director of Student and Employee Health Services.

"There are seven that have been confirmed in our office, one that's been confirmed at an outside hospital," he said. "There are seven probable cases and two that are still under investigation. They're not ready to call them probable cases yet."

Denys expects to see even more cases...
 
Source: https://www.phillytrib.com/news/aft...cle_45ea4cae-df40-5a0f-8adc-51cbe3b73ae3.html


After mumps outbreak, Temple will require new students to be vaccinated
Joel Wolfram 7 hrs ago

Temple University will require new students to be vaccinated against mumps next school year following an outbreak of the viral illness on campus.

The university and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported Friday that 15 students had come down with the mumps. One other possible case was being investigated...
 
Source: https://6abc.com/health/23-mumps-cases-now-connected-to-temple-outbreak/5186878/


23 mumps cases now connected to Temple outbreak
Updated an hour ago

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Health Department says there are now 23 cases tied to the mumps outbreak reported at Temple University.

It's the city's largest outbreak of the mumps since 2011, but it may not due to students skipping vaccines.

Unfortunately, we have seen outbreaks of the mumps popping up over the past several years. In fact, there were 15 outbreaks last year including ones at Penn State University and Harvard...
 
Source: https://temple-news.com/temple-related-mumps-cases-reach-28-on-wednesday/

Temple-related mumps cases reach 38 on Thursday
The university announced an outbreak of the mumps on Feb. 28.
13 March 2019 Kelly Brennan
UPDATED AT 3:40 p.m. on March 14

There are nearly 40 Temple-related mumps cases as of Thursday.

Eleven cases have been confirmed, and there are 27 probable cases, Jim Garrow, the director of communications for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, wrote in an email to The Temple News. Three of the 38 cases are from surrounding counties.

Mark Denys, the director of Employee and Student Health Services, told The Temple News on Wednesday that this includes two students from Montgomery County and one student from Delaware County.

Temple had 17 probable cases on Wednesday and 12 on Tuesday...
 
Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2...-to-temple-university-outbreak-officials-say/

49 Confirmed Mumps Case Linked To Temple University Outbreak, Officials Say
March 15, 2019 at 4:03 pm

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) ? Temple University officials now say there are 49 confirmed mumps cases in Philadelphia and surrounding counties linked to the outbreak at the college. Forty-six are in Philadelphia and three are in the surrounding counties, according to the university.

There are also 37 probable cases for mumps, officials say...
 
Source: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/54-mumps-cases-reported-temple-university-now



54 Mumps Cases Reported At Temple University Now
Initially, the school said four students had mumps. Now that number has ballooned to more than 50 students, according to reports.
By Max Bennett, Patch Staff | Mar 19, 2019 11:40 am ET

PHILADELPHIA ? The number of mumps cases among Temple University students is growing, according to reports.

The school initially said four students had mumps back in early March.

Now, NBC 10 reports more than 50 students have the illness.

According to CBS Philadelphia, the health officials are dealing with 42 probable cases and 12 confirmed cases of mumps...
 
Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/new...Outbreak-Increase-Philadelphia-507424081.html

Temple University Mumps Outbreak Blooms to 74 Cases
The number of people suspected to be infected with the virus has reached new highs
By Vince Lattanzio
Published 2 hours ago

A mumps outbreak at Temple University has now reached 74 cases ? adding seven cases in the past day.
There are now 15 confirmed cases and 59 probable cases.
Health officials recommend anyone showing symptoms of the infection seek medical care and avoid contact with others for at least five days.

Philadelphia health officials believe seven additional people have contracted the mumps at Temple University, sending the new tally from the outbreak to a new high.

The total number of cases now stands at 74, James Garrow, spokesman for the Philadelphia Department of Health, said Wednesday, with 71 in Philadelphia and three from surrounding counties. A day before there were 67 cases.

Health officials confirmed 15 cases through laboratory testing while 59 others were listed as probable. The university has more than 40,000 students enrolled and 4,500 staff members, according to school data...
 
Source: https://temple-news.com/west-chester-university-student-contracts-mumps-after-visit-to-temple/

West Chester University student contracts mumps after visit to Temple
In an email to the university?s community, WCU health officials reported one confirmed mumps case.
21 March 2019 Greta Anderson Breaking News, Featured, News

A West Chester University student was diagnosed with mumps on Monday after visiting Temple University, according to an email sent to the WCU community by the university?s Student Health Services.

The email states that no other cases of the mumps were reported at WCU, and the diagnosed student was directed to isolate themselves. The diagnosed student is an off-campus resident and the Chester County Health Department will contact other students who live in the same building to recommend they receive the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine...
 
Source: http://www.fox29.com/web/wtxf/news/o...3-likely-cases


Officials: Temple mumps outbreak swells to 93 likely cases
Posted Mar 22 2019 04:01PM EDT
Video Posted Mar 22 2019 05:51PM EDT
Updated Mar 22 2019 06:04PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Philadelphia health officials believe 93 people have contracted mumps at Temple University.

Officials said Friday, there are 16 confirmed cases and 77 probable cases.

The latest increase has led to a petition that calls for the school to close until the outbreak can be contained...

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Source: http://www.fox29.com/news/first-reported-case-of-mumps-at-drexel-university


First reported case of mumps at Drexel University
Posted Mar 22 2019 04:22PM EDT
Updated Mar 22 2019 04:27PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (FOX 29) - Drexel University announced Friday that the school is dealing with its first reported case of mumps.

The school says a graduate student who is living off campus is the patient being treated for the virus...
 
Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/new...tbreak-North-Philadelphia-Rise-507631791.html

Number of Mumps Cases Rises to 99 at Temple University
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says there are now 16 confirmed and 83 probable cases of the mumps at Temple, bringing the total to 99.
By NBC10 Staff
Published 6 minutes ago

The number of suspected cases of mumps continues to increase at Temple University, officials announced Monday.

A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says there are now 16 confirmed and 83 probable cases of the mumps at Temple, bringing the total to 99...

...A Drexel University graduate student is believed to have the disease, Dr. Sabir Sahu, the school's Dean of Students, said in an email message to students on Friday. The student lives off-campus.

In Montgomery County, there were 20 suspected cases of the infection as of Friday afternoon. Dr. Richard Lorraine, the county's medical director, said none of the cases have been confirmed positive through laboratory testing at this point.

Among the probable cases are two students: a high schooler from Abington Senior High and an elementary student from North Wales. Both districts sent home letters to parents warning them to be on the lookout for symptoms...
 
Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/new...ises-to-105-Temple-University--507685491.html

Number of Mumps Cases Tied to Temple University Reaches 105
There are now 17 confirmed and 88 probable cases of the mumps tied to Temple, bringing the total to 105, according to Dr. Steven Alles of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
By NBC10 Staff
Published 58 minutes ago | Updated 56 minutes ago

The number of suspected cases of mumps tied to Temple University increased to more than 100, officials announced Tuesday.

There are now 17 confirmed and 88 probable cases of the mumps tied to Temple, bringing the total to 105, according to Dr. Steven Alles of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Alles also said they have seen on average five additional cases of mumps per day at the school...
 
Source: https://www.metro.us/news/local-news/philadelphia/mumps-outbreak-temple-university-reaches-105-cases


Mumps outbreak at Temple University reaches 105 cases
"We're expecting a third wave," school official says.
By Michael Martin
Published : March 27, 2019

The mumps outbreak at Temple University is now in the triple digits.

Officials are reporting 105 cases of the contagious viral disease: 15 confirmed and 87 suspected. All of them are associated with the university, which first reported the outbreak at the end of February with four cases...

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Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2...umps-unrelated-to-temple-university-outbreak/


University Of Pennsylvania Student Contracts Mumps, Unrelated To Temple Outbreak
March 27, 2019 at 4:09 pm

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) ? The University of Pennsylvania revealed Wednesday that a student has contracted the mumps. The latest case comes amid the outbreak at Temple University, but public health officials do not believe this is related to the Temple outbreak.

The student who contracted the highly infectious disease lives off campus...
 
Source: http://levittownnow.com/2019/03/30/likely-mumps-case-reported-in-pennsbury-school-district/


Likely Mumps Case Reported In Pennsbury School District
Tom Sofield March 30, 2019

A child at the Pennsbury School District?s Pennwood Middle School appears to have come down with mumps.

The school district released the news in a communication to parents and staff on Friday.

Bucks County Health Director Dr. David Damsker told LevittownNow.com that the Pennwood student appears to have mumps, but his office is awaiting the lab results for final confirmation...
 
Source: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/new...116-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania--507960381.html

Number of Temple Mumps Cases Rises to 116
As of Monday, there are 18 confirmed and 98 probable cases associated with the North Philadelphia school, bringing the total to 116.
By NBC10 Staff
Published 37 minutes ago | Updated 34 minutes ago

The number of mumps cases connected to Temple University continues to rise.

As of Monday, there are 18 confirmed and 98 probable cases associated with the North Philadelphia school, bringing the total to 116, up eight from last week.

Nearly 2300 Temple students students and staffers lined up outside Mitten Hall's Great Court on 1913 North Broad Street last week for free vaccine and booster shots...
 
Source: https://6abc.com/health/116-cases-now-reported-in-mumps-outbreak-at-temple-university/5229206/

116 cases now reported in mumps outbreak at Temple University
Monday, April 1st, 2019 5:29PM

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There's no let-up yet in new mumps cases tied to the outbreak at Temple University.

As of today, the Philadelphia Health Department has 116 cases tied to the outbreak, which includes both students and non-students.

Two cases in students at Drexel and West Chester Universities also have Temple connections...
 
Source: https://temple-news.com/temple-related-mumps-cases-reach-120/

Temple-related mumps cases reach 120
The outbreak began at the end of February and is expected to continue until the end of the semester.
02 April 2019 Kelly Brennan Featured


As of Tuesday, there are 120 mumps cases related to the Temple University outbreak that began at the end of February.

There are 18 confirmed cases and 102 probable cases, and 114 of those involve people living in Philadelphia with six cases in the surrounding suburbs, wrote Jim Garrow, the communications director of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, on Tuesday.

Last week, the university administered more than 4,800 mumps measles and rubella vaccines during two free vaccination clinics...
 
Source: https://temple-news.com/temples-mumps-outbreak-rises-to-130-cases/


Temple?s mumps outbreak rises to 130 cases
Ten of the cases are outside of Philadelphia, the city?s Department of Public Health reported.
04 April 2019 Greta Anderson Campus, Featured, News

The number of mumps cases related to Temple University?s outbreak rose to 130 cases on Thursday, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported.

There are still 18 confirmed cases, which hasn?t changed over the course of the week, and 112 probable cases, wrote Jim Garrow, the director of communications for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, in an email to The Temple News.

Ten total cases are in counties surrounding Philadelphia, and 120 are in the city. The outbreak, which began at the end of February, is expected to continue through the end of the semester...
 
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