US EditionHHS confirms 5 new cases of measles in Williams County
- North Dakota confirmed five new measles cases in Williams County by early May 2025, bringing the yearly total to nine cases among unvaccinated individuals.
- The outbreak began with an unvaccinated child in Williston who likely caught measles from an out-of-state visitor after no cases since 2011.
- Officials identified exposures at a Williston Walmart and infectious cases in local schools, where unvaccinated students and staff face exclusion for 21 days per state law.
- Health officials noted a decrease in MMR immunization rates among local kindergartners from 95% to 90%, advised individuals with symptoms to remain isolated for at least four days following rash onset, and suggested that infants between six and eleven months old receive the MMR vaccine earlier than usual.
- Officials warned that low vaccination rates in Williams County increase outbreak risks, urging residents and travelers to ensure measles immunity to limit further spread.
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HHS reports five additional measles cases
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting five additional measles cases in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine cases in 2025. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases.…
Measles cases continue to rise in North Dakota
(BISMARCK, ND) – Cases of the measles continue to rise in North Dakota. Five additional cases have been reported in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine. Four of the cases were in Williston Public Schools buildings while infectious. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals are currently isolating at home as recommended to help limit further sp…
5 more cases of measles found in western North Dakota, bringing state total to 9
WILLISTON, N.D. — An additional five measles cases have been identified in Williams County, bringing North Dakota's 2025 total to nine cases. According to the North Dakota Health and Human Services, all the newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals are currently isolating at home as recommended to help limit further spread, a release said. The first measles case …
HHS confirms 5 new cases of measles in Williams County
WILLIAMS COUNTY, ND (KXNET) — Five more measles cases have been confirmed by the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) in Williams County, bringing the state's total to nine. All new cases were people who were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. Those with measles are currently isolating at home as recommended to limit the spread. People who were at the Williston Walmart on April 29 from 2-5 p.m. may…
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