Seattle and King County public health officials are warning about possible measles exposure after an unvaccinated woman was in two public places before she was diagnosed. FOX13
Health officials say the woman was in the baggage claim area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 18 between 12:26 and 3:00 p.m.
On Friday, Jan. 20, she was at the Emergency Room at Swedish First Hill in Seattle from 2:00 p.m. to about 5:00 pm. Officials say anyone who was at those places during those times could have been exposed to the highly contagious virus as it remains in the air for up to two hours after someone with measles leaves the area.All the news you need to know, every day
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