KGMI News

SEATTLE, WASH. – The University of Washington is in the middle of a mumps outbreak.

There are at least 20 cases there, and so far they are all tied to fraternities and sororities.

An alert that went out to students and staff says the outbreak will likely spread beyond the Greek system.

This state is experiencing one of its most widespread mumps outbreaks in years.

The Washington Health Department says there have been 664 confirmed cases.

Most have been in King and Spokane counties.