Second measles case confirmed in Cook County suburbs
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
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Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
CDPH says it is also facilitating appropriate testing and ensuring people are connected to care while isolating those infected from others.
With four new cases in the past week, the Chicago Department of Public Health has confirmed 57 cases of measles since early March, when an outbreak began at the city's migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The person had been exposed to measles while at a migrant shelter in Chicago. The city has had 52 confirmed measles cases this year.
Public health officials on Friday announced the first confirmed case of measles in the Cook County suburbs, linked to an outbreak at a Chicago migrant shelter.
The Pilsen migrant shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. is the origin point for the majority of the measles cases in Chicago, and now health officials say the cases confirmed in Lake and Will counties are both connected to this outbreak.
A total of 26 confirmed measles cases have been confirmed in the city of Chicago so far – with four this week. The new suburban cases – which stem from the Chicago outbreak – have been detected in Will County and Lake County. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Health officials tied the case to a rise in measles infections in Chicago.
Health officials tied the case to a rise in measles infections in Chicago.
The Lake County Health Department said the case investigation is related to the ongoing situation in Chicago.
Case investigators confirmed that this case is linked to the current outbreak in the City of Chicago.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
As of last week, the city said at least 10 of the measles cases had been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The two newest patients are children who are 4 years old or younger.
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The rule change comes after an outbreak in city shelters.
After a recent outbreak of measles in city-run shelters, Chicago said Friday it will now require migrants staying there to get the MMR vaccine to prevent further cases. The city also said it will not evict thousands of migrants from shelters on Saturday, as was the plan previously.
After a recent outbreak of measles in city-run shelters, Chicago said Friday it will now require migrants staying there to get the MMR vaccine to prevent further cases. The city also said it will not evict thousands of migrants from shelters on Saturday, as was the plan, previously.
The outbreak began as many migrants in city shelters face a Saturday deadline to move out of their shelter.
Of the 12 cases, 10 have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
Chicago is ramping up vaccination efforts amid growing concerns over measles, as the numbef of confirmed cases continues to rise.
At least 10 confirmed cases, eight of which are at a migrant shelter in Pilsen. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be deadly, especially for people who are not vaccinated
The mayor said Wednesday that there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS - with a focus on new arrivals.
There are now a total of 10 measles cases confirmed in Chicago, and Mayor Brandon Johnson said there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
