Northern California County Reports Measles Outbreak with 8 Cases

8 measles cases after sick person went to ninja gym, Costco, capture-the-flag game in Redding

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Northern California county reports measles outbreak with 8 cases

Public health officials say they've identified a total of eight measles cases in Shasta County as contact tracing continues.

Shasta County outbreak drives Calif.'s first measles surge since 2020

On Monday, the California Department of Public Health issued a warning about the surge in measles cases across the state.

Shasta County confirms 8 measles cases, no new exposure sites

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency has confirmed eight measles cases as of January 30. The outbreak, traced back to one initial case, saw seven additional patients identified as close contacts.

Shasta County declares measles outbreak

Shasta County public health officials have declared a measles outbreak after confirming eight cases of the highly contagious disease, as national case counts continue to rise and health agencies urge residents across Northern California to review vaccination records and monitor for symptoms. (https://shastascout.org/state-officials-announce-measles-outbreak-in-shasta-county-with-eight-cases-now-confirmed/)

More Shasta County Measles Cases Confirmed; No New Exposure Sites Identified

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Branch staff continue to investigate the measles outbreak first identified Jan. 30. Staff have confirmed eight total measles cases in the county, which is an expected development based on early contact… Continue Reading →