Measles Exposure Alert Issued for San Leandro Restaurant
Health officials urge anyone who visited Sons of Liberty Alehouse on March 9 to contact their healthcare provider if they belong to vulnerable groups.
- A person with measles dined at the Sons of Liberty Alehouse in San Leandro, CA, on March 9, potentially exposing visitors to the virus.
- Health officials advise pregnant women, infants under 11 months, unvaccinated individuals, those with weakened immune systems, and healthcare or childcare workers to seek medical advice.
- Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, appearing one to three weeks after exposure.
- The CDC reports a nationwide increase in measles cases, with 35 cases in 15 states by early March and four cases in California.
- The measles virus is highly contagious and can remain in the air for up to two hours after the infected person leaves.