Mumps probably in Marion County
Probable mumps cases have been reported in Marion County.
According to Diedre Serene, Marion County Public Health Administrator, the first case was reported "around May 8."
"There are some cases reported in Peabody and Goessel," said Serene. She did not want to divulge exact dates and number of cases until the cases are confirmed.
"Schools closely related to the cases have been notified," she added. "The ones who have probable cases of mumps were immunized."
Serene said there was no common connection between the cases.
As of Monday, Kansas Department of Health and Environment has received reports of 601 mumps cases in 60 counties.
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