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French boy suspected of reintroducing measles to Costa Rica
https://www.dw.com/en/french-boy-suspected-of-reintroducing-measles-to-costa-rica/a-47654101A 5-year-old boy who had not received measles vaccine went on holiday to Costa Rica with his parents. The country had been measles-free for five years before his arrival.
The 5-year-old boy and his parents entered the country on February 18, Costa Rica's Health Ministry said.
Authorities have quarantined the boy in a hospital and are searching for people he may have come into contact with since his arrival.
Costa Rica, which last reported a case of measles in 2014, has also notified France to probe whether anyone the boy met there could also be infected.
The 5-year-old boy and his parents entered the country on February 18, Costa Rica's Health Ministry said.
Authorities have quarantined the boy in a hospital and are searching for people he may have come into contact with since his arrival.
Costa Rica, which last reported a case of measles in 2014, has also notified France to probe whether anyone the boy met there could also be infected.
ETA: link to article in Costa Rica Star https://news.co.cr/costa-rica-isolates-family-of-french-tourists-whose-child-has-measles/78884/
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