Measles Outbreak Alert: Two Cases Confirmed in New Orleans Area, with Recent Travel Out of State
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two cases of measles in the New Orleans area. The individuals had recently traveled out of state, although the specific state they visited has not been disclosed. Investigations into these cases are now underway by LDH. Measles, a highly contagious viral illness, has been a cause for concern in the United States, with 12 other states reporting cases. Florida, in particular, is experiencing an …