Measles cases in Chicago, suburban counties have Illinois taking action
CHICAGO -- Measles cases have now been confirmed in two different suburban Chicago counties – and both are tied to the Chicago city outbreak.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 state department is doing everything it can - working so closely with those public health heroes on the local level, and doing everything we can to make sure this measles outbreak is contained,' he said.Spokespeople for both the Lake and Will County health departments said they are working closely with the state's health department. Dr. Vohra said those efforts won't stop any time soon.
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