BISMARCK – Two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by measles, according to North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS). The cases in Grand Forks County are linked to international travel.

Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 21 since May 2. This includes two additional cases in Williams County, four in Cass County and two in Grand Forks County. To date, one person has been hospitalized.

All reported cases have involved unvaccinated individuals. The new cases in Williams and Cass counties were linked to contact with known measles cases.

One individual with measles was contagious while flying into Williston on May 14.