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4 cases of measles now confirmed at Chicago migrant shelter, including CPS student

CBS News

Four cases of measles have now been reported at the migrant shelter for new arrivals in Pilsen, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Monday. 

This marks a total of five cases of the highly contagious disease in Chicago in just four days. 

Chicago Public Schools said one patient was a CPS student. The youngster attended Philip D. Armour Elementary School, 950 W. 33rd Pl., and was staying at the Halsted Street migrant shelter in Pilsen. 

The youngster was hospitalized as of Monday, but in good condition.

Two additional cases of measles at the shelter were confirmed Monday. These cases were both in adults, the CDPH said.

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