Four cases of measles have now been reported at the migrant shelter for new arrivals in Pilsen, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Monday. This marks a total of five cases of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just four days. Chicago Public Schools said one patient was a CPS student. The youngster attended Philip D. Armour Elementary School , 950 W. 33rd Pl., and was staying at the Halsted Street migrant shelter in Pilsen.
The youngster was hospitalized as of Monday, but in good condition. Two additional cases of measles at the shelter were confirmed Monday. These cases were both in adults, the CDPH said. CDPH has advised that all families staying at the shelter keep their children in place 'out of an abundance of caution' on Friday and again Monday. 'The parents of children who are not up to date or whose vaccination status remains unknown will be advised to follow CDPH guidelines, ensure their children shelter in place, and follow quarantine protocols,' CPS wrote in a letter to parent
Measles Migrant Shelter Chicago CPS Philip D. Armour Elementary School Halsted Street Public Health Vaccination Quarantine
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