Swansea measles outbreak 'officially over', say health officials

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The measles outbreak in Swansea has been declared officially over by health officials.

Public Health Wales said there have been no laboratory confirmed measles cases linked to the outbreak since May 22.

The outbreak, which started in November, resulted in 1,219 notifications of measles in the ABMU, Hywel Dda and Powys health board areas.

A total of 88 people were hospitalised and there was one death.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swansea-measles-outbreak-officially-over-4864815
 
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