Measles outbreak in Arizona is biggest of season so far
By Susan Scutti | CNN
The Arizona Department of Health confirmed 22 cases of measles as of July 9, representing the biggest outbreak of the season. All infections are directly linked to Eloy Detention Center, an immigration detention facility located in Pinal County.
“We have not identified the individual that brought measles into the facility, but it was likely a detainee, staff member or visitor,” said Graham Briggs, of the infectious diseases and epidemiology section of Pinal County Public Health Services District. “Once in the facility it has been spreading amongst both staff and the detainee population.” The investigation is ongoing, with public exposure to these cases occurring in the cities of Casa Grande, Coolidge and Eloy.
