Possible 2nd mumps case at JFK

by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Nerissa Bretania Underwood was informed today of a second possible case of the mumps - this time at John F. Kennedy High School. Dr. Underwood says while the case hasn't been confirmed by Public Health, she received word from the school nurse of the suspected case. JFK has contacted public health to come in and assess the student. 

No further information has been provided.

A few weeks ago, a student at Simon Sanchez High School in Yigo was treated for mumps.