A measles outbreak in central Pennsylvania continues to grow, with state health officials reporting 10 more cases on Wednesday — nine in Lancaster County and one in Dauphin County.
So far, officials have confirmed 38 people were sickened in the southeastern and central parts of the state since late April. Here’s the breakdown by county:
- Berks County: 1 case
- Dauphin County: 2 cases
- Lancaster County: 21 cases
- Lebanon County: 14 cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health declined to provide details on the newest cases, citing patient privacy. Only two people infected recently are still contagious, health officials said in a statement, and they have been asked to isolate.
All 50 measles cases detected in the state this year involved residents who either were not fully vaccinated against measles or whose vaccination status was unknown, officials said…