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The number of confirmed measles cases at Manatee Bay Elementary has jumped to six since the first recent case was reported on Friday, officials said.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County issued a statement Sunday and stated that it is carrying out an epidemiological investigation surrounding multiple cases of measles that have occurred at the school.
"DOH-Broward is continuously working with all partners including Broward County Public Schools and local hospitals to identify close contacts that are at highest risk of transmission and severe illness," the statement said.
The district said it will take further measures by deep cleaning Manatee Bay Elementary and replacing its air...
