Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 24 cases across 7 counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Measles cases are rising quickly across Kentucky, according to the latest report.

The state reported just six cases last Thursday. That number jumped to 19 earlier this week and now stands at 24, quadrupling in just eight days.

Cases have been confirmed in seven counties, including four in Jessamine County.

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Leaders with the Kentucky Department for Public Health say every person infected was unvaccinated…

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