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A measles outbreak has occurred at a large migrant shelter in New York City, with at least two confirmed cases and dozens more quarantined. Health officials are working to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease, which has seen a spike in cases this year. Vaccination efforts are being emphasized as the best preventive measure.
Two adults at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn, New York City, have been diagnosed with measles, a highly contagious but preventable disease. The city's health department is working to contain the outbreak, which is currently limited to one floor of the shelter. The close quarters of shelters can exacerbate the spread of respiratory illnesses like measles, which can cause severe health complications. The M.M.R. vaccination rate among kindergartners in NYC is about 97 percent.
Two residents of a Brooklyn migrant shelter have tested positive for measles, increasing the city's total cases to 11 this year. Health officials are working to identify others exposed at the Clinton Hill facility, which houses over 3,000 migrants. Vaccination documentation is being reviewed, and non-immune individuals must quarantine for 21 days. The surge in measles cases is the highest since 2019, and local officials criticize City Hall for not providing timely vaccinations.
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez accuses Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration of covering up a public health crisis in city-run migrant shelters, alleging the existence of measles and tuberculosis cases that have been concealed for months. Despite city health officials confirming "a small number" of tuberculosis cases, specific details and shelter locations have not been disclosed. Lopez claims that the city has downplayed the severity of the situation and delayed public disclosure, while also expressing concerns about the potential for increased illness cases as the city consolidates shelters. The issue has escalated since nearly 2,000 migrants were sent to local police precincts due to health ailments, prompting a CDC investigation into the measles outbreak.
Chicago is experiencing a measles outbreak with 33 confirmed cases, mostly linked to a migrant shelter, making the city a national leader in a virus that was eliminated from the US for nearly two decades. The outbreak represents half of all cases reported nationally, with 64 confirmed cases in 17 states, marking an 800% increase from 2023. The majority of cases in Illinois have been at a Chicago migrant shelter, prompting city health officials to make vaccination for measles and COVID-19 a requirement to live in city-run shelters. The CDC reported that between 2020 and 2022, more than 61 million measles-containing vaccines were postponed or missed due to COVID-19-related delays. In response to the outbreak, Chicago health officials have changed their policy on vaccinating people at the shelter, providing an expedited second dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to prevent the spread of the virus.
Chicago health officials are racing to vaccinate community members amid a measles outbreak in the city's largest migrant shelter, with 15 reported cases mostly from a shelter in the Pilsen neighborhood. The outbreak has prompted concerns over conditions inside crowded migrant shelters and a new wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric. While the shelter has reached a vaccination rate of over 95%, the city is also planning to vaccinate migrants at other facilities and isolate unvaccinated people for three weeks. The outbreak highlights the need for increased vaccination uptake among Chicagoans and globally, as measles cases have been on the rise.
A 26-year-old Haitian migrant, Cory B. Alvarez, has been charged with raping a 15-year-old disabled girl at a hotel serving as a migrant shelter in Massachusetts. He entered the U.S. lawfully in June 2023, but it's unclear through which specific immigration program. The case comes amid debates about immigration policy, with the hotel being part of a state and federal program to house migrant families. The incident has sparked discussions about migrant housing and immigration policy, although national data suggests no causal connection between immigration and crime.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago announced the eviction of 34 migrants from the city's shelter system, while granting exemptions to numerous families, amid ongoing backlash and delays regarding the 60-day shelter limit policy. The administration also revealed that a larger wave of about 2,000 migrants, mostly men, will be required to leave shelters between next week and the end of April. The policy, aimed at pushing migrants to find permanent housing, has faced criticism and uncertainty, with the latest change coming amidst a measles outbreak in a shelter and concerns about the city's handling of the situation.
A 26-year-old man, Cory B. Alvarez, has been arrested and pleaded not guilty to the aggravated rape of a 15-year-old girl at a Massachusetts hotel being used as a migrant shelter. The incident occurred at a Comfort Inn in Rockland, and both the victim and the accused are migrants. Alvarez, who is from Haiti, was part of the migrant parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Authorities have described the incident as isolated, and the investigation is ongoing.
An unprecedented vaccination operation has been carried out at a Chicago migrant shelter in response to a measles outbreak, with all eligible individuals now vaccinated. The outbreak has resulted in 10 cases in the city, including children at the shelter and a school. The shelter, originally designed for 1,000 people, currently houses 1,900, leading to close proximity and increased risk of contagion. Efforts are underway to monitor and quarantine individuals, with a focus on vaccinating and protecting vulnerable populations, including young children and pregnant individuals. The CDC has sent experts to assist with the situation, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of measles.
Chicago reports 10 confirmed measles cases, with 8 linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen and 2 involving Chicago Public Schools students. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination, especially for migrants, and have provided over 900 vaccinations at the shelters. CPS is contacting students with vaccination waivers to prevent further spread, while emphasizing the high effectiveness of the measles vaccine and urging the public to get vaccinated. Quarantine measures are in place for those exposed or unvaccinated, with efforts focused on preventing further spread of the disease.
Chicago is facing a measles outbreak at its largest migrant shelter, with 10 confirmed cases, 8 of which are from the shelter. Despite the outbreak, the city is moving forward with evictions tied to the 60-day limit on migrant shelter stays, prompting concerns from local aldermen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are involved in containment efforts, and health officials have vaccinated over 900 people at the shelter. The city's public health commissioner is urging vaccination as a means to stop the spread of measles.
Seven cases of measles have been reported at a Chicago migrant shelter, prompting the administration of about 900 MMR vaccinations. State officials are relocating exposed families, particularly pregnant women and unvaccinated babies, to hotels. The CDC is assisting local health officials in managing the outbreak and providing vaccines, while also identifying and testing at-risk individuals. Cook County Health is notifying patients and staff about possible measles exposure, and symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus.
Aldermen, including Spanish-speaking officials, are assisting in urging unvaccinated asylum-seekers at a Chicago migrant shelter to get vaccinated amid a measles outbreak, with seven reported cases. The presence of aldermen in this effort has sparked debate, with some questioning the use of elected officials instead of trained public health workers. The Chicago Department of Public Health, along with CDC assistance, is working to vaccinate residents and address concerns about stigmatization and vaccine misinformation. The outbreak highlights the challenges in vaccinating the asylum-seeker population and the strain on the city's health department resources.
Chicago's measles outbreak grows as three more cases are diagnosed at a migrant shelter, bringing the city's total to five cases this year. The initial case was a young child attending a public school, prompting the health department to advise school-aged shelter residents not to attend school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a team to support efforts to control the disease's spread. Vaccination teams have been screening and administering vaccines at the shelter, with nearly all residents assessed and over 900 vaccinated. Measles has spiked globally due to declining vaccine coverage, and the U.S. has recorded at least 45 cases this year.