BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) — As the first cases of measles hit Wisconsin earlier this month in Oconto County, neighboring Brown County is continuously monitoring its spread; and is taking proactive measures while also planning ahead on reactive measures, should the disease reach their communities.
The Brown County Public Health Department says measles is easily spread. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected against the disease.
Measles is spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks…