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News 3.8.2017 17:03 | updated 3.8.2017 17:03
Fifth measles case confirmed in eastern Finland this summer
So far, a total of cases of the measles virus were diagnosed between the months of June and July. The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) confirms that all five cases are of the same virus type ? which is good news for virologists.
The fifth and latest case of a recent string of measles cases in the Savonlinna region was caused by the same virus strain as the others, THL reports on Thursday.
"But this is still good news, because it means no new virus types have appeared in the region," says Mirkaleena Erkkil? from the Eastern Savo health care district. "We'll monitor the situation until mid-August."...
News 3.8.2017 17:03 | updated 3.8.2017 17:03
Fifth measles case confirmed in eastern Finland this summer
So far, a total of cases of the measles virus were diagnosed between the months of June and July. The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) confirms that all five cases are of the same virus type ? which is good news for virologists.
The fifth and latest case of a recent string of measles cases in the Savonlinna region was caused by the same virus strain as the others, THL reports on Thursday.
"But this is still good news, because it means no new virus types have appeared in the region," says Mirkaleena Erkkil? from the Eastern Savo health care district. "We'll monitor the situation until mid-August."...