COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Public health officials say a mumps outbreak in central Ohio has reached 366 cases
across three counties.
Columbus
health officials on Monday reported the running total of the cases of
the contagious viral illness, with 210 of those linked to Ohio State
University. The illnesses date back to early January.
The cases in Delaware, Franklin and Madison counties total roughly three-quarters of reported cases
nationwide.
Mumps
often starts with fever, fatigue and body aches. Those infected are
urged to stay home, cover their mouths and noses when coughing or
sneezing, and frequently wash their hands.
Heath officials have
advised college, school and daycare leaders to make sure central Ohio
students are immunized and to separate them from those who have not been
vaccinated and those who are infected.