Nine more people were reported to have measles this month, bringing the total number of cases to 36 in Wisconsin, data from the state Department of Health Services shows.

DHS updated its dashboard Sept. 12 with the total number of cases. All 36 residents are in Oconto County. None are vaccinated with the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. One case was reported this week and eight cases were identified the week of Aug. 31, according to DHS.

Out of the 36 people, two have been hospitalized. No one has died from the virus.

Half of the cases involve people between 5 and 17 years old, followed by 14 people who are over 18. Four of the cases involve people under the age 4, DHS reported.

The first cases of measles were announced by state health officials in Wisconsin Aug. 2. DHS launched

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