The spread of measles infections in Okinawa Prefecture has ended, the prefectural government said Monday, three months after a tourist from Taiwan was diagnosed with the contagious disease.

A total of 99 measles cases have been reported within the island prefecture since March. But the local government said it has not confirmed any new patient since May 15.

(Officials announce the end of the measles outbreak at a press conference)

"Now it's safe to travel in Okinawa," Takao Kadekaru, head of the prefectural government's culture, tourism and sports division, said at a press conference.

The spread of the disease caused some school closures, while also affecting various industries as travel tours and hotel reservations were canceled.

Patients in their 20s to 40s accounted for 72 percent of the total, with patients in their 30s at 31 percent, according to the prefecture.

Workers in tourism and other service sectors were affected the most, while people working at medical institutions were also infected with the disease.