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ICE Confirms 27 Cases Of Mumps In Detention Facilities Across Texas

Posted on February 14, 2019 · As we reported this week, there are 13 cases in the Houston area. The Houston Contract Detention Facility has eight confirmed cases and a facility located in Conroe has five cases.

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Mumps Confirmed In 7 Detainees At Houston ICE Facility

Posted on February 11, 2019 · Health officials say there's no evidence the disease was transmitted outside the facility.

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Where To Point The Finger As Mumps Cases In Texas Hit A 20-Year High

Posted on April 24, 2017 · A mumps outbreak in Texas has reached a 20-year high. Public health officials have identified 221 cases of the highly contagious disease so far this year, and it’s not because vaccination rates are dipping in Texas.