DPH reports measles exposure at Perry restaurant

The Georgia Department of Public Health said a person infected with measles visited a restaurant in Perry, creating a potential exposure for people who were there.

What happened

DPH identified the Perry restaurant visit as a measles exposure event. People who were at the restaurant during the relevant visit may need to follow guidance from the health department.

The restaurant’s name and the date of the visit were not identified in the information released for this report.

What DPH is doing

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the state agency handling the public health notice. Anyone who believes they may have been at the restaurant during the exposure period should look for instructions from DPH or contact the department for guidance.

What to watch

Further public health guidance could identify the exposure period, the restaurant, or steps for people who may have been present. Updates from DPH would provide the next information about the response.