BREAKING: Delaware confirms first case of measles in over a decade
Delaware has confirmed its first case of measles in more than a decade, prompting public health warnings.
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Health officials in Delaware have confirmed a single case of measles. This marks the first instance of the virus reported in the state in over ten years.
Coverage from NBC10 Philadelphia, CBS News, WHYY, Delawareonline.com, and WBOC TV emphasizes that the public is being recommended to check their vaccination status in response to the case. Future developments will likely center on public health responses as officials monitor the situation.
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Quick answers
How long has it been since Delaware last had a measles case?
According to coverage, this is the first confirmed case in more than a decade.
What are health officials recommending to the public?
The public is recommended to check their vaccination status.
Which outlets are reporting on this event?
Reporting outlets include CBS News, NBC10 Philadelphia, WHYY, WBOC TV, and Delawareonline.com.
Coverage (9)
- Delaware confirms first measles case in more than a decade WDEL · 15h ago
- Unvaccinated Kent County man becomes 1st Delaware measles case in more than a decade 6abc Philadelphia · 15h ago
- DPH Confirms First Positive Measles Case in Over a Decade State of Delaware News (.gov) · 15h ago
- Delaware confirms first measles case in more than a decade CoastTV · 15h ago
- Delaware officials confirm 1st case of measles in more than a decade NBC10 Philadelphia · 15h ago
- Delaware reports measles case, public recommended to check vaccination status WHYY · 15h ago
- Delaware reports first measles case in more than a decade Delawareonline.com · 15h ago
- First measles case in more than 10 years confirmed in Delaware, health officials say CBS News · 15h ago
- BREAKING: Delaware confirms first case of measles in over a decade WBOC TV · 15h ago broke it first
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