An unvaccinated attendee of a 12-day congregational church service at Asbury University in Kentucky has tested positive for measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), a government public health organization, issued an alert. It advises unvaccinated people to self-quarantine for three weeks.
As many as 20,000 people may have contracted measles during Asbury’s revival. Between 8 and 19 February, a continuous church service was held in the university chapel after a number of students spontaneously extended an ordinary meeting. The meeting attracted thousands of people from all over the country.
The authorities fear an outbreak of the disease because a large proportion of the visitors have not been vaccinated.
very contagious
The measles virus is highly contagious and transmitted through the air. Early symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, and cold, often followed by a rash. The sick attendee at the Wilmore, Kentucky church service showed no symptoms when he attended the meeting.
The virus weakens the immune system, making patients more susceptible to other diseases. In severe cases, the disease can cause pneumonia or encephalitis. Measles vaccination is up to 97% protective.
Asbury University is working with local health organizations to prevent further spread. On February 24, the university president issued a statement explaining that the church service was over. He said nothing about any possible connection to the measles warning.
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