Some of the refugees who have recently entered the United States after escaping from Afghanistan have developed measles, causing an emergency.
The Associated Press reported the measles outbreak in six Afghan refugees detained in Virginia and Wisconsin.
Earlier on the 10th, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said that measles was reported in some Afghan travelers, and on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they temporarily suspended their entry to the United States.
According to reports, it was confirmed that a prisoner contracted measles on the 5th at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, which is holding 8,000 refugees.
The base said that the patient confirmed symptoms shortly after arriving at the base on September 4, and said the person was quarantined and that potential contacts had been vaccinated against measles.
In Virginia, three cases of measles occurred on the 10th, and the number of cases increased to five as of today.
Virginia health officials are said to be tracking potential contacts, including at Dulles International Airport and two local hospitals.
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by infection with the measles virus, which is characterized by a combination of fever, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and erythematous spots.
Most Americans are vaccinated during childhood.