2 more measles cases confirmed in Chicago; one of them at migrant shelter
Experts say it could take weeks before the outbreak is completely contained.
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Experts say it could take weeks before the outbreak is completely contained.
The city has said 900 measles vaccines have been administered at the Pilsen shelter where seven cases have been identified – bringing the percentage of people inside the shelter immune to measles up to 95 percent. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said Wednesday that there are efforts happening now to get vaccination rates up across CPS - with a focus on new arrivals. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A total of eight cases of measles have now been identified in Chicago, and all but one were associated with a migrant shelter in Pilsen. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
As of Tuesday, four of the five detected measles cases had been traced back to the Halsted Street shelter – the largest migrant shelter in the city.
Three more cases of measles were reported at the migrant shelter on Halsted Street in Pilsen Tuesday, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now on the ground in Chicago. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
There have now been a total of eight cases at the shelter in Pilsen. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
As of Tuesday, four of the five detected cases had been traced back to the Halsted Street shelter in Pilsen – the largest migrant shelter in the city. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
This marks five cases of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just four days.
Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said the CDC will be at the Pilsen shelter on Tuesday to provide their recommendations. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Two adult cases of measles were discovered at the shelter in Pilsen, a day after a Chicago Public Schools student was confirmed as a measles patient. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
The student was staying at the Halsted Street migrant shelter in Pilsen, and was the second case associated with the shelter. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Anyone who may have visited Swedish Hospital in Lincoln Square or rode the CTA bus No. 92 on Feb. 27 could be at risk of exposure.
This marks the third case of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just three days.
This marks the third case of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just three days.
Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease that can lead to severe complications or death. CBS 2"s Tara Molina reports.
The two biggest takeaways from experts are that the measles virus is extremely contagious – but the best defense is full vaccination.
Doctors emphasize that the measles virus is extremely contagious, and vaccination is the best method of prevention. CBS 2's Sara Machi reports.
The second case was reported at a migrant shelter in Pilsen. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
A measles case was reported in Chicago for the first time in five years. The Chicago Department of Public Health warned individuals of a possible exposure.
Cases have been reported in nearly a dozen states, including Michigan and Indiana.
Cases have been reported in nearly a dozen states, including Michigan and Indiana.
While cases of measles are exceedingly rare in Chicago because of the high vaccination coverage, the virus is highly contagious and can be dangerous to those who are unvaccinated, especially babies and young children.
Indiana health officials said the confirmed case is from Lake County, Indiana, and visited three Chicago hospitals this month.
