Lee Health officials said they are prepared to handle potential measles cases after at least four confirmed cases in neighboring Collier County, with additional cases reported by local clinics.
Dr. Charles Callahan, interim director of infection control at Lee Health, said the health system has activated a partial emergency response in anticipation of possible cases.
“We have had partial stand up of our emergency response, not a full stand up, mostly in anticipation of the possibility that we may see a surge in cases,” Callahan said.
Lee Health prepares for potential measles cases as outbreak spreads
Callahan said they are particularly concerned about potential spillover from Ave Maria University, where cases have been reported…