Measles outbreak in Oklahoma rises to 12 cases

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Department of Health updated their total measles count on Friday.

Two additional measles cases have been identified since last week, bringing the total number of cases up to 12.

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Nine of those cases have been confirmed, while three are still awaiting positive test results. Of the three potential cases, all showed symptoms consistent with measles.

The State Department of Health recently warned people of a potential exposure to measles at an Oklahoma City Aldi on Northwest Expressway.

A person with a confirmed case of measles went to the grocery store on April 6, while contagious.

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All twelve cases of measles have occurred in people who were not vaccinated.

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