The City of Berkeley issued a health advisory Friday after two cases of mumps were reported at Berkeley High School.
The dates of exposure for the disease were Feb. 19 and 20, according to the health advisory.
Authorities added that the timing of the two cases could mean that the illness was transmitted on campus.
“At this time, there is no evidence of community-wide spread of Mumps nor is there evidence of an outbreak,” authorities added.
Mumps has an incubation period of up to 25 days, authorities said. Symptoms can include fever, headache, facial swelling, malaise and swelling of the salivary glands. Those with suspected or confirmed illness need to self-isolate for five days.
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