In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in France, health officials continue to report a decrease in cases in the current outbreak.
During the past month, an average of 50 cases have been reported weekly. As of June 24, 2018, 2567 cases reported since November 6, 2017.
In addition, health officials have reported a second measles fatality in a 26-year-old man.
Approximately nine out of 10 outbreak cases were either unvaccinated or undervaccinated.
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