LA County reports third measles case this week and says all were travel-related

Los Angeles County confirmed a third travel-related measles case this week and named a Jan. 24 exposure at a Sherman Oaks restaurant; officials said those present should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 14.

Los Angeles County public health officials confirmed a third measles case this week in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited public locations while infectious. The county said the three cases reported in the past week are not related. Officials identified a possible exposure at the Mardi Gras Tuesday restaurant in Sherman Oaks on Jan. 24 and said people who were there may need to monitor for symptoms through Feb. 14. Key facts: - The third confirmed case this week involved a resident who recently traveled internationally and was infectious while visiting public locations. - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the three cases reported in the past week are not related. - Officials identified a possible exposure at the Mardi Gras Tuesday restaurant in Sherman Oaks on Jan. 24; the last day to monitor for symptoms for those present is Feb. 14. - Public health officials noted that measles symptoms typically appear 7–21 days after exposure and that the virus can be spread before symptoms develop. Summary: Public health officials are investigating other potential exposure sites in Los Angeles County and are working to identify people who may be at risk. The department emphasized the incubation period and reiterated the monitoring date for the Sherman Oaks exposure as part of ongoing investigations.