Number of measles cases up to 8 in Johnson County. Here's who should worry

The number of measles patients continues to grow, with the reported cases in Johnson County now up to eight. The list of places where people may have been exposed has also grown by one location.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said 10 cases of measles now have been identified in Johnson, Linn and Miami counties.

The outbreak started in a Johnson County child care facility.

So far, KDHE and health departments in Johnson, Linn and Miami counties have been able to identify when and where each person was infected.

The virus, which is very contagious, is spread through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing.

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