March 10 (UPI) – Maryland’s health officials confirmed the first measles of measles as it expanded in Texas and New Mexico.
The Ministry of Health, Maryland said statement Recently, Howard County residents with an international travel history have been tested for high infectious diseases.
Wednesday at 4:00 pm, Washington, Washington, Dulles International Airport, and a person who visited Terminal A at the Terminal A and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Friday at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm warn that the pediatric emergency room of the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center could have been exposed to the virus.
“Because of the abundant attention, the health authorities are making efforts to identify those who are exposed, including contact with passengers who are potentially exposed to specific flights,” the department said.
The identity of the patient and their visited countries was not disclosed to the public. The patient’s vaccination is also suspended.
Health officials said the incident was not related to the onset of West Texas and New Mexico.
At least 198 cases have been reported by the Texas Health Authority in Texas. Sayed Friday. Meanwhile, on Friday, New Mexican health officials Sayed They confirmed 30 out of 10 people reported a day ago.
Measles, including Maryland, New Mexico and Texas, have been identified in at least 13 jurisdictions this year. Cases were confirmed in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Road Island and Washington. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center.
In New Mexico, measles remain rarely, and one case has been reported over the past two years following the zero case confirmed between 2020 and 2022.
The disease was officially removed from the United States in 2000. The following year, some of the people with foreign contacts were found. New onset is related to those who are not vaccinated.
Last year, there were a total of 285 cases in 33 jurisdictions. Disease Control and Prevention Center Said.
