More Measles Cases Confirmed in the State

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(By: Michael Achterling .North Dakota Monitor) -New measles cases were confirmed in Cass County  bringing North Dakota’s total cases to 11 since May 2, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

The department reported both people were unvaccinated and one was hospitalized as a result of the disease. Both people are believed to have contracted measles from international travel.

Two Essentia Health clinics in the Fargo area were exposed to the disease and public health officials said unvaccinated individuals present at those facilities should quarantine themselves for 21 days to monitor for symptoms.

The two clinics exposed were:

• Essentia Health – The Lights West Fargo Clinic from 2:30 to 6 p.m., May 7. The entrance to the clinic is shared with Bar Down Sports Bar and Restaurant.
• Essentia Health Walk-in Care Clinic from 5:30 to 8 p.m., May 9.