Georgia DPH warns of possible measles exposure in Houston County

What happened

The Georgia Department of Public Health warned that measles exposure could have occurred at a restaurant in Houston County. The warning concerns a possible exposure to measles, a contagious disease, and was reported by Douglas Now.

What the warning means

A possible exposure notice is intended to alert people who may have been at the location during the period identified by public-health officials. The notice does not establish that every person at the restaurant was exposed or that anyone developed measles.

Where to find updates

Georgia DPH is the state agency identified in the warning. Douglas Now also published coverage of the notice. Residents seeking the department’s current guidance should use Georgia DPH’s public health information channels and follow any instructions issued by health officials.