There Are Now 10 Measles Cases Detected in 2 Florida Counties

Published on February 27, 2024

According to the Florida Department of Health, the number of confirmed measles cases in the Sunshine State has risen to 10, and the infections have been detected in two counties. Nine of the cases have been reported in Broward County. However, for the first time since the outbreak began, a new case has been reported outside of Broward County, about 200 miles away in Polk County. The most recent case was reported on Feb. 25 by someone in the age group of 20 to 24 years old, according to state health data. The Department of Health in Broward County issued an advisory on Feb. 18 informing the public that it was “investigating multiple cases of measles” at an elementary school in Weston, Florida....