San Diego State team linked to 14 mumps cases, one probable

San Diego County Public Health Services reported 14 confirmed mumps cases and one probable case associated with a single San Diego State University athletic team, a sharp increase from the three confirmed and two probable cases initially reported on September 18. The university has not publicly named the team, though the San Diego Union-Tribune identified it as the football program. The updated count was reported as of September 30. County health officials’ figures were shared by the university Wednesday, October 1. The case total indicates the outbreak has grown since the initial announcement, but the available information does not specify how many cases involve players or other people connected to the team. San Diego State’s Wednesday availability report listed 32 players. Some reports said 17 were doubtful or out, while another gave a figure of 15; the difference was not explained. The report includes players unavailable for reasons beyond mumps, and it does not establish that any listed player has the virus. Coach Sean Lewis declined to identify players affected by the outbreak, citing privacy, and said the team would need players to be ready for larger roles.