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Health officials in North Carolina warn of possible measles exposure at Constantine’s Restaurant in Gastonia after a traveler who later tested positive visited there on Dec. 26, urging diners to monitor symptoms and emphasizing vaccination as the best protection amid rising regional cases and ongoing outbreaks.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has identified three locations in Greenville and Spartanburg where individuals with measles may have exposed others, urging those who visited during specific times and are not immune to monitor symptoms and consider vaccination.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health warns that individuals who visited the Ark Encounter and Holiday Inn Express in Grant County between Dec. 28-31 may have been exposed to measles from an unvaccinated, out-of-state visitor, and advises monitoring for symptoms and taking preventive measures.
A passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12 may have exposed others to measles, with symptoms potentially appearing as late as January 2, 2026. Health officials are working to contact those possibly exposed, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and caution for symptomatic individuals.
Police in Arvada, Colorado, are seeking a suspect who followed women in a Target store, inappropriately touched himself, exposed himself, and then fled the scene in a gray or silver car. The suspect is described as a white man about 6 feet tall, wearing a black AC/DC T-shirt, black shorts, socks, and shoes. Authorities are asking for public assistance in identifying him.
The New Jersey Health Department reports that a passenger with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport on December 12, potentially exposing travelers in terminals B and C, and advises unvaccinated individuals to get an MMR shot to prevent the highly contagious disease.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Newark Airport on December 19, urging unvaccinated individuals to get the MMR shot and watch for symptoms like fever and rash.
Health officials in Central Virginia confirmed a case of measles in an adult after recent exposure, with no additional locations of concern identified, as the individual followed public health guidelines to stay home.
A person with measles traveled through Virginia and North Carolina in early December, visiting several locations and potentially exposing others to the virus, prompting health warnings from officials.
A confirmed case of measles in Oakland County has potentially exposed individuals at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, prompting health officials to advise monitoring symptoms and emphasize vaccination as the best prevention method, especially for high-risk groups and travelers.
The New Jersey Department of Health warned that passengers at Terminal B of Newark Liberty International Airport between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on October 19 may have been exposed to measles from a contagious non-resident, prompting contact tracing and health advisories amid rising cases in the state.
A possible measles exposure occurred at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights on October 13, linked to an unvaccinated young child. Health officials are notifying potentially exposed individuals and emphasizing the importance of vaccination, which is highly effective in preventing measles. The public is advised to check vaccination status and seek MMR vaccines if unvaccinated, especially for vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
An active tuberculosis case has been confirmed at Fennville Public Schools, prompting health officials to work with the district to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed, while emphasizing that the disease is treatable and symptoms should be monitored.
A rabid bat in Whitestown tested positive for rabies, exposing four people and three cats; those affected received treatment and vaccinations, and residents are advised to watch for rabies symptoms and avoid wild animals showing unusual behavior.