There are currently 30 workplaces, 34 schools across 10 school districts and two private schools affected by the viral outbreak.
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The mumps are best known for painful, swollen salivary glands that cause puffy cheeks and swollen jaw. It is a highly communicable disease transmitted by person-to-person contact and is typically accompanied by initial symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite.
In 2016, the number of mumps cases across the nation hit a 10-year high.
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