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Two new cases of measles in Arizona; total now at 22

Posted at 11:26 AM, Jul 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-02 20:23:01-04

The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed two new cases of measles on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 22. 

Officials said one of the most recent cases involved a private detention facility in Eloy, which has been linked to 21 of the state's cases. Those infected include detainees and employees.

One case is in Maricopa County, with the rest in Pinal County. All are receiving treatment. 

See a map of the exposure locations and a full list below.

Most recent potential exposure sites: 

Sunday, June 26: 

  • Circle K (495 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
  • Walmart (1695 N Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Dollar Tree (1455 N Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 25: 

  • Circle K (495 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • Walmart (1695 N Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday, June 23: 

  • Safeway (1449 N Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22: 

  • Circle K (495 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge) from 8 a.m. - 11a.m.

Officials have previously said the outbreak has potentially exposed thousands of people to the disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms usually appear between a week and two weeks after a person is infected.

Signs include: high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Then white spots may appear in mouth and red spots appear on skin.

The first case linked to this outbreak was reported in late May.

Additional information is available here.