CHICAGO (WLS) -- Health officials in Illinois declared an end to an outbreak in the state.

There were a total of eight cases in southern Illinois and two unrelated cases in Cook County in April and May.

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Illinois Department of Public Health officials said Friday that the southern Illinois outbreak is deemed over, with no new cases since May 22.

"The end of this outbreak, capping at just 8 cases and no serious illnesses in Illinois, is a testament to the deliberate, decisive, and successful work of our public health and medical professionals," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. "Public health is made stronger by the power of partnership, and this measles response was a coordinated effort that included IDPH, local health departmen

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