Infectious Diseases

There Are Now 10 Measles Cases Detected in 2 Florida Counties

There Are Now 10 Measles Cases Detected in 2 Florida Counties
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo speaks during an event in a file photograph. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
Patricia Tolson
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According to the Florida Department of Health, the number of confirmed measles cases in the Sunshine State has risen to 10, and the infections have been detected in two counties.

Nine of the cases have been reported in Broward County. However, for the first time since the outbreak began, a new case has been reported outside of Broward County, about 200 miles away in Polk County.

Patricia Tolson
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