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The Kansas measles outbreak, which began in January and spanned 10 counties, has officially ended.

There were 87 cases and eight hospitalizations, but no deaths, with the majority of cases being unvaccinated children.

While this outbreak is over, health officials warn that the threat of measles remains due to ongoing outbreaks elsewhere.

The measles outbreak in southwest Kansas has been declared over by state public health officials.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Aug. 21 that the measles outbreak "has officially ended." The declaration was made because two full incubation periods, or 42 days, had passed since the last confirmed case was reported.

"We are deeply grateful to all of the public health, health care and laboratory professiona

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