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Possible measles exposure linked to Georgia Longhorn restaurant, state officials say
Atlanta News First • • health
Key Points:
- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) identified Longhorn Steakhouse in Perry as a site of measles exposure on Oct. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m., linked to an infectious individual.
- Visitors to the restaurant during that time are urged to verify their vaccination status and monitor for measles symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a spreading red rash.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through airborne particles and remaining viable in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area.
- Symptoms typically develop 7 to 14 days post-exposure but can take up to 21 days; anyone exhibiting symptoms should contact healthcare providers in advance and avoid visiting medical facilities without prior notice.
- Healthcare providers are instructed to report suspected measles cases to DPH immediately to aid containment efforts amid a growing outbreak in Macon County.
