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New Update Released On Measles Outbreak In Rockland New Update Released On Measles Outbreak In Rockland
New Update Released On Measles Outbreak In Rockland Measles continues to plague Rockland County residents, despite thousands of vaccinations that have been administered in the last several weeks. Rockland County Health officials announced on Monday that the number of confirmed cases of measles has jumped to 76, and the Department of Health is currently investigating eight other suspected cases. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected the Ortho…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
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Rockland Measles Outbreak: Number Of Confirmed Cases Climbs Again Rockland Measles Outbreak: Number Of Confirmed Cases Climbs Again
Rockland Measles Outbreak: Number Of Confirmed Cases Climbs Again The number of measles cases continues to climb in Rockland County even with more than 6,000 vaccinations being administered over the past month.  Rockland County Health officials announced on Friday that there are 74 confirmed cases of measles in the county as well as four suspected cases that the County Department of Health is investigating. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The majority of the cases has mainly affected…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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Confirmed Cases Of Measles Surge To 68 In Rockland Confirmed Cases Of Measles Surge To 68 In Rockland
Confirmed Cases Of Measles Surge To 68 In Rockland The measles outbreak in Rockland County continues to surge as the Department of Health confirms 68 new cases. In addition, there are also 11 suspected cases that the department is continuing to investigate. The outbreak began with visitors to and from Israel in September. Since then the number continues to grow as unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children and adults are exposed, the department said. The outbreak has mainly affected the Orthodox Jewish community in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, health officials said.  All schools within the Village of New Square and any schoo…

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by Kathy Reakes