Health & Fitness
Second Child With Diagnosed Measles At Chicago Migrant Shelter Identified As CPS Student
CDPH has advised that all families staying at the shelter keep their children in place "out of an abundance of caution" again on Monday.
March 11, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A second case of measles was reported at the migrant shelter for new arrivals in Pilsen, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Sunday. This marks the third case of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just three days. Chicago Public Schools has now identified that case of measles as being in a CPS student.
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This third case was a child staying at the Halsted migrant shelter. 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 parents. "CPS will be enforcing that guidance and those protocols to best protect all staff and students."
