Chickenpox Outbreak Sparks Safety Plan in Upshur County
A case of chickenpox has been confirmed in Upshur County, West Virginia, during the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) competition. Officials from various departments are handling the situation, and while those who have had chickenpox or are vaccinated need not worry, pregnant women and children under one year old should avoid potential exposure. Chickenpox is now rare in the US, with fewer than 150,000 cases reported annually. The WAMSB events, featuring teams from 17 counties, are scheduled to continue until Saturday.