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Four confirmed measles cases in Meigs County

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MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — As of Aug. 17, four cases of measles have been confirmed by the Meigs County Health Department, which is now working with the Ohio Department of Health to track potential exposures. A press release from the organization notes that measles is highly infectious. An infected person can infect others, even if they aren’t showing symptoms. The virus can survive in air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a room. Sy…

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Four confirmed measles cases in Meigs County

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — As of Aug. 17, four cases of measles have been confirmed by the Meigs County Health Department, which is now working with the Ohio Department of Health to track potential exposures. A press release from the organization notes that measles is highly infectious. An infected person can infect others, even if they aren’t showing symptoms. The virus can survive in air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a room. Sy…

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athensindependent.com broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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