. >> a confirmed case of the mumps at uncc, and 4 other cases could be there. jenna is joining us live with details. reporter: well mumps is spread by coughing or sneezing, shaking hands or touching surfaces that have been infected. this is highest number of cases in mecklenburg county in 10 years. the students know how quickly diseases spread on a college campus. >> i wash my hands more, be aware of touching people. reporter: they have you on teens to -- routines to stay healthy, especially when they share spaces like classrooms, and >> i bring hand sanitizers with me, and don't touch doorknobs too much. reporter: i told them about the cases, they wanted to prevent the spread of of the disease more. >> i still will be wiping down the kea key beard -- keyboards. reporter: there have been three cases two at lowe's corporate headquarters. it may be you know there may be more of a mixing that goes on, on a college campus than in a work place environment. because you have people in dorms, and classes, and social events. reporter: symptoms are like of that a cold bu