NYC measles case leads health officials to notify Manhattan restaurants, other venues
Gothamist • • general
Key Points:
- A Manhattan resident recently tested positive for measles after contracting the virus abroad, prompting city health officials to notify restaurants and businesses the individual visited to alert potential contacts.
- The infected person, an unvaccinated adult, visited two restaurants—including Norma in Hell’s Kitchen—a performance venue, and several healthcare facilities; however, no community spread has been detected.
- This is the fifth measles case in New York City this year, all linked to international travel, with health officials emphasizing the low risk to the public due to high vaccination rates.
- Across New York state, there have been 10 confirmed measles cases in 2026, including an unvaccinated child under five in Nassau County, marking the county’s first case since 2024.
- Health authorities urge all adults to ensure full vaccination against measles and recommend children 12 months and older receive their MMR vaccine promptly, with early vaccination advised for children over 6 months traveling internationally.
