“We don’t want disruptions”: Inland NW school districts revisit measles policy as local cases rise

SPOKANE, Wash. — With measles on the rise, school districts throughout the Inland Northwest are preparing for potential measles cases and working to keep students safe and healthy.

On Wednesday, health officials confirmed the third measles case in Idaho over the last month. As the infection continues to spread, schools are dusting off their response plans and making sure they know exactly which students could be at risk if the highly contagious disease shows up in their classrooms.

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