The Alameda County Public Health Department has issued a warning about potential exposure to the measles virus at a restaurant in San Leandro. According to officials, a person with measles dined at Sons of Liberty Alehouse on March 9 between 4:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
It is important to note that the infected individual did not contract measles at the restaurant and was unaware of their infection at the time. The restaurant has assured the public that all employees are healthy and that the health and safety of staff and guests is a top priority.
Individuals who were at Sons of Liberty Alehouse on March 9 and are considered vulnerable to the disease are being urged to contact their healthcare provider and the public health department. Vulnerable populations include pregnant women, infants 11 months or younger, those who are unvaccinated, immunocompromised individuals, health care workers, and childcare providers.
Measles is highly contagious and can be transmitted through sneezing, coughing, or direct contact with secretions. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, which can appear one to three weeks after exposure.
Although the World Health Organization declared measles eradicated in the US in 2000, the CDC has reported increasing cases in recent years. By early March, there were 35 measles cases in 15 states, with four reported cases in California.
It is crucial for individuals who may have been exposed to measles at Sons of Liberty Alehouse to monitor their health and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms. The public health department continues to investigate the situation and work to prevent further transmission of the virus.
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