According to CDC, 800 cases have been reported across the United States this year.
The New Orleans -Louisiana Ministry of Health has now confirmed two measles in the New Orleans region.
The first was reported on weekends. The second case was presented at a press conference held in Bathon Luge on Monday.
This case is another adult who has recently traveled abroad. Currently, we do not know whether this individual has been vaccinated.
LDH recognized the contact tracking team that worked on weekends and found the second case.
According to CDC, 800 cases have been reported across the United States this year.
Doctors say measles are the most infectious diseases on Earth, especially for children and the elderly.
It is not uncommon for Louisiana to have a few cases a year.
Last year, three people were confirmed throughout the week.
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