Measles cases continue to rise in Collier County, but new data suggests the outbreak centered at Ave Maria University may be starting to slow its rapid spread.
In its latest report released Thursday, the Florida Department of Health reported 66 measles cases countywide since the start of the year. That’s up from 45 cases the week before and just 7 cases two weeks earlier. While the total continues to climb, the rate of increase appears to be slowing.
HEAR WHAT TWO CLINICS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE TRAJECTORY OF MEASLES IN AVE MARIA:
Measles outbreak in Collier County reaches 66 cases; are there signs it’s slowing?
Local medical experts have different perspectives on what comes next for the outbreak…