Mecklenburg officials issue measles exposure warning for 2 Charlotte locations
WCNC • • health
Key Points:
- Mecklenburg County Public Health has issued a measles exposure warning for two Charlotte locations, Vista Auction and Lidl, following a case from another jurisdiction.
- The exposure is unrelated to the three existing measles cases in Mecklenburg County, and both locations are now considered safe and cooperating with the investigation.
- Measles is highly contagious and can remain infectious in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours; symptoms include fever, cough, rash, and red eyes.
- Residents who visited the specified locations during the exposure times should monitor for symptoms and contact healthcare providers before visiting in person to avoid spreading the virus.
- The MMR vaccine is readily available throughout Mecklenburg County, and updates on cases and exposures are posted twice weekly on the
