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Lee County health official flags measles outbreak, reports staffing shortfall
Summary
The county health department reported an increase in measles cases nationally, one recent Illinois case and a nursing shortage that may limit hiring pending budget clarity.
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board received an update from the county health representative reporting a national measles outbreak and a local staffing shortfall that could affect public-health hiring.
The board was told there have been more than 800 measles cases nationally and that a case was recently reported in southern Illinois. The health department plans to update its measles response plan and to correct…
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