JOHANNESBURG - The World Health Organization is warning that a measles outbreak is now a threat.
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has confirmed cases in a number of provinces.
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Limpopo is leading with 85 confirmed cases.
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus.
The NICD says the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on immunisation programmes, resulting in the outbreak.