LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) announced on Friday that they have identified potential measles exposure in Fayette County.
An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from December 31, 2025 to January 2, 2026, and dined at the Hamburg Panera location on January 1.
This virus can cause high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes and a rash. Fevers may spike to more than 104°F, a rash may develop in 3 to 5 days after symptoms begin, with the illness resolving in 7 to 10 days. These symptoms usually appear 7 to 21 days after exposure…