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CBS News
24-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Health officials confirm two more measles cases in Kent County, Michigan
Health officials in Kent County, Michigan, announced on Wednesday that two more measles cases were detected, bringing the total to four in the county. Dr. Adam London, county administrative health officer, said the cases were confirmed late last week. London said they did not immediately issue a public notice because the cases were not linked to a public exposure site or posed a risk to the general public. The county did not provide any further details on the people infected. "We're sharing this update to be transparent and to clarify our approach moving forward. The Kent County Health Department will notify the media and public about measles cases only when they involve public exposure sites and/or a potential public health risk. This approach helps protect patient privacy while allowing us to focus efforts where they're most needed," said Dr. Adam London, county health officer, in a written statement. Earlier this month, the county reported a second measles case in a child, months after the first case was reported in April. Officials say the child and their family had a recent history of traveling internationally. According to data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, a total of 18 cases have been detected in 2025 as of July 17. The department provides weekly updates every Thursday. Health officials say measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when a person who is infected breathes, coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots on the inner cheek, gums and roof of mouth and red rash that is blotchy, raised and usually starts on the face. In the United States, more than 1,300 cases were confirmed in 39 states, with Texas having the most cases (over 700 confirmed). Note: The video above previously aired on June 9, 2025.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan's latest measles patient traveled through Detroit Metro before diagnosis
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, according to a report from the Kent County Health Department and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The person is a resident of Kent County, and had traveled recently both through Detroit Metro Airport and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. his is the first confirmed measles case in Kent County since 2013, health officials said. The U.S. is dealing with the most measles cases confirmed in one year since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of cases in Texas alone has reached over 400, and a Texas school-age child has died from the disease. A vaccine was introduced in the 1960s that led to a significant drop in the number of cases in the U.S. It is currently part of a recommended two-dose MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine schedule. Among the cases across the U.S. that were tracked between January and March, 97% were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. Measles is a highly contagious disease, spreading easily through the air as an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Symptoms such as high fever and rash generally begin 7 to 14 days after exposure, but can occur as much as 21 days after exposure. Health officials ask that anyone who has measles-like symptoms call ahead to a health care provider before going to a medical office or clinic, so to limit potential spread. The infected adult patient in Kent County had recently traveled abroad before returning to the U.S. and then traveling between Michigan and New Jersey, according to the health department report. The individual's known locations and dates include: "This case is a reminder of how quickly measles can spread and the importance of vaccination," Kent County health officer Dr. Adam London said in the press release. "We urge residents to check their immunization status and to get vaccinated, especially if planning to travel internationally or into areas with active measles outbreaks." The video above previously aired on March 14.
