1st measles case confirmed in Rockwall County, officials say

Rockwall officials say risk of spread is low after county confirms first measles case
Health officials in Rockwall County have confirmed the first reported measles case, but they do not believe the infected individual visited any public places while contagious. Despite the low risk of exposure,
First measles case confirmed in Rockwall County, officials say
Officials said they do not believe the case is connected to the recent measles outbreak in West Texas, but added they are “closely monitoring the situation
Measles Case Confirmed in Rockwall County, Health Officials Urge Vigilance and Vaccination
Rockwall County, Texas reports a confirmed adult measles case; direct contacts notified, not linked to West Texas outbreak.
Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated adult in Rockwall County
Health officials revealed an adult living in Rockwall County tested positive for measles this month after traveling out of the country. They say he was not vaccinated.
Confirmed case of measles reported in Rockwall County
Dr. Dirk Perritt, with the Rockwall County Health Authority, said all direct contacts with the individual have been notified for observation. Officials do not believe this case is related to the ...
Rockwall County reports first confirmed case of measles
There’s news of the first death from measles, a child, in West Texas and here in North Texas — the first confirmed case. This patient is an adult from Rockwall County. Sophia Beausoleil has the updates.
First case of measles reported in Rockwall County, health officials say
The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the first case of measles in Rockwall County. ROCKWALL COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the first case of measles in Rockwall County, according to a news release.
Confirmed measles case in Rockwall County sparks health concerns
Officials said this confirmed case is not related to the outbreak in West Texas and "is being closely monitored." According to Rockwall County Emergency Management Coordinator Jarrod Rosson, this individual contracted measles while overseas and became sick when they returned home.
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Measles case confirmed in Rockwall County
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