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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that more cases of measles had been reported this year than in the last 25 years. (April 29)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a potential case of measles after a child's suspicion on Saturday at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

The airport issued a statement saying: "Around 9 pm, a plane carrying passengers from Las Vegas landed at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and a young child suspected of having measles was on board. answered the hospital.The child is being evaluated. "

As of April 17, there were 43 cases of measles in Michigan. This is the largest number of cases in the state since 1991, when 65 cases were reported. Nationally, the measles epidemic has increased to 704 cases in 22 states, the CDC reported.

More: New cases of measles in Michigan: where you may have been exposed

More: How the orthodox Jewish enclave of Oakland Co. has become the epicenter of the measles epidemic in Michigan

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