Measles Virus Detected In Fairfield County Wastewater

Health officials say measles has been detected in wastewater samples in Fairfield County, raising concerns about possible exposure in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports positive samples from late January and early February, but they also say that no confirmed cases have been reported. Meanwhile, state and local health officials say the detection is an early warning signal and are urging vigilance, especially among those who remain unvaccinated against measles.