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2010-03-18 04:05:05 - Epidemic Hazard - South Africa

EDIS CODE: EH-20100318-25364-ZAF
Date & Time: 2010-03-18 04:05:05 [UTC]
Area: South Africa, State of Eastern Cape, , Mkhankatho village

Not confirmed information!

Description:

An unspecified number of measles cases has been found in Mkhankatho village in Libode, the Eastern Cape Department of Health said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said a number of children had been found to have measles, but he could not confirm exactly how many had been affected. He said a team of health workers would be visiting a school in the village on Thursday.

The name of Hazard: Measles
Species: Human
Status: Confirmed

Posted:2010-03-18 04:05:05 [UTC]