Measles Cases in Cyprus Increase to Nine, Including Teacher

The number of measles cases in Cyprus has now reached nine, with eight children and one teacher affected.

Local media reports that two of the children who initially needed hospitalization have already been discharged, two are under home observation, and four others remain in treatment at Makarios Hospital. None of the children or the teacher had been vaccinated.

Additionally, all unvaccinated children who were in contact with the infected individuals have been placed under a 21-day quarantine and are being monitored at home to ensure the highest level of protection for all.

Previously, it was reported that the hospitalized girls were 13, 14, 16, and 17 months old, with the 14-month-old girl being admitted late the previous evening. Doctors have described their condition as stable.

According to healthcare professionals, the symptoms of those infected align with typical measles signs: high fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a distinct rash.

Health experts have pointed to a decline in vaccination rates among children as a key reason for the increase in measles cases.