44 Cases of Measles Confirmed in Washington State Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Gizmodo ---------- The measles outbreak that led Washington Governor Jay Inslee to declare a public health emergency last month has worsened, with a dozen more cases of the highly contagious virus confirmed since. The number of measles cases in the state has risen to 44, per the Washington State Department of Health, with 43 confirmed cases and an additional eight suspected cases in Clark County where the outbreak is primarily concentrated. One additional case was confirmed in Multnomah County in Oregon last month. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.