Three more measles cases reported in Macon County

The update

Three additional measles cases have been reported in Macon County, WALB.com reported. The development adds to the county’s reported measles case count, but the report does not identify the people affected or provide details about when the cases were confirmed.

What is known

The reported change is a count of three more cases. No information is included here about the patients’ ages, symptoms, vaccination status, possible exposure locations or whether the cases are connected.

The report also does not state whether the Macon County Health Department, the Georgia Department of Public Health or another agency has issued guidance tied to the cases. Residents should rely on updates from public-health officials for information about symptoms, testing, vaccination and possible exposure.

What to watch

Further public-health updates may clarify the total number of cases, when the new cases were identified and whether officials have issued instructions for people who may have been exposed. Any official notice would also help explain what steps residents should take.

WALB.com’s report is linked below. No primary public-health record is linked in the information accompanying the report.