Measles outbreak spreads to 5 provinces: NICD

JOHANNESBURG - Measles cases are rising sharply across the country.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the measles outbreak has spread to at least 5 provinces.

Over 200 people have been infected so far.

The institute is urging parents to vaccinate their children.

eNCA's Gareth Edwards spoke to the NICD's Dr Kerrigan McCarthy.