New Delhi, March 9 -- In Sacramento, California, health officials are now warning of a potential explosion of measles after over 100 children were exposed to the contagious disease at an educational enrichment program, the New York Post reported Monday.

The alarm was triggered after an unvaccinated child, who was infected with measles, attended the program in Sacramento County last week. Public health officials estimate that up to 130 children may have been exposed to the virus. Additionally, the enrichment program has temporarily closed its facility following the incident.

In a statement issued on 6 March, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr Erica Pan said measles is among the most contagious diseases and can cause serious...