Arizona measles outbreak grows

On June 24, the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed another case of the measles, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 19.

The newest case and 17 others have occurred in Pinal County and are linked to a private detention facility in Eloy. One measles infection related to the outbreak occurred in Maricopa County.

Sites of potential public exposure can be found here and here.

To learn more about the measles, click here.

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