The New York City Health Department has confirmed two cases of measles in the city so far this year. The cases are unrelated, according to health officials. “For each case, our agency conducts routine case and contact investigation and we ensure proper follow ups for exposed persons,

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirmed Monday that there have been two cases of measles in the city this year as the highly contagious disease continues to spike worldwide.

The two cases are unrelated, and no further information was available about the patients or where they were located, officials said.