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Mumps Outbreak Investigated In Nebraska
An outbreak of mumps is being investigated in Nebraska by state health officials. Initial reports suggest the outbreak may be linked to a high school alumni basketball game.
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An outbreak of mumps is being investigated in Nebraska by state health officials. Initial reports suggest the outbreak may be linked to a high school alumni basketball game.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has received 20 reports of confirmed or probable cases of mumps connected to the event in Columbus, Nebraska that took place in late March.
So far, six cases have been lab-confirmed.
Of the confirmed or probable mumps cases, 18 have been linked to participation or attendance at an alumni basketball tournament at Columbus Scotus High School on March 26th and 27th.
The cases were reported to the agency in mid to late April.
Of the 20 reported cases, 18 are residents of Nebraska and two are residents of Colorado and Arizona, respectively. Public health authorities there have been notified...
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Mumps Outbreak Investigated In Nebraska
An outbreak of mumps is being investigated in Nebraska by state health officials. Initial reports suggest the outbreak may be linked to a high school alumni basketball game.
Reporter: WOWT
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com
An outbreak of mumps is being investigated in Nebraska by state health officials. Initial reports suggest the outbreak may be linked to a high school alumni basketball game.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has received 20 reports of confirmed or probable cases of mumps connected to the event in Columbus, Nebraska that took place in late March.
So far, six cases have been lab-confirmed.
Of the confirmed or probable mumps cases, 18 have been linked to participation or attendance at an alumni basketball tournament at Columbus Scotus High School on March 26th and 27th.
The cases were reported to the agency in mid to late April.
Of the 20 reported cases, 18 are residents of Nebraska and two are residents of Colorado and Arizona, respectively. Public health authorities there have been notified...
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Also see: http://wcco.com/wireapnewsia/Health.officials.say.2.1681543.html