There have been 310 confirmed cases of measles in Ohio since January, as the measles epidemic continues to spread nationwide. Ashtabula, Geauga and Wayne counties account for roughly half of all cases statewide.
As of Nov. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 5,182 cases across the country.
The spike in measles comes as the Pan American Health Organization convenes a meeting to determine the measles and rubella elimination status of the Americas. The U.S. is at risk of losing its measles elimination status…