Northern Nevada Public Health reported Washoe County’s first measles case since 2018 on Friday involving an unvaccinated man. The patient was hospitalized, officials said.
The man tested positive on Friday, Dec. 26. NNPH said it is following up with close contacts and that its investigation is ongoing. Initial information indicated he remained home while infectious. It’s unknown where he contracted the virus.
“Our staff is working to gather more details to help minimize any spread,” said Dr. Chad Kingsley, district health officer for NNPH…