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New Measles Cases Reported in Grand Forks County

By Bill Dubensky May 26, 2025 | 9:25 AM

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(KNOX) – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports new measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by measles. These are the first cases reported in Grand Forks County. The cases in Grand Forks County are linked to international travel. 

Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased. This includes cases in Williams County,  Cass County and now Grand Forks County. To date, one person has been hospitalized.

All reported cases have involved unvaccinated individuals. The new cases in Williams and Cass counties were linked to contact with known measles cases.

 

Due to confirmed community transmission in Williams County, HHS continues to recommend early and accelerated MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination for individuals living in or traveling to Williams County.

 

Currently, early vaccination is not recommended in Cass or Grand Forks counties. Investigations show no evidence of community spread in those areas. HHS will update vaccination guidance for counties as new data becomes available.

One individual with measles was contagious while flying into Williston. The public may have been exposed at the following locations

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