The Brief
- Collin County health officials say a person with measles visited 3 Plano stores last week, potentially exposing others to the virus.
- Unvaccinated people or those with weakened immune systems are urged to monitor symptoms through Sunday.
- Texas has confirmed 561 measles cases since January, including two child deaths and a growing number of cases in North Texas.
PLANO, Texas – Health officials in Collin County are warning the public about potential exposure to measles after a person who visited several stores in Plano last week tested positive for the virus.
Possible measles exposure in Collin County
What’s new:
According to the Collin County Health Department, the individual shopped at the following locations:
- Walmart – 6001 N. Central Expressway in Plano (April 10 and 11)
- Ross – 3300 N. Central Expressway in Plano (April 11)
- Dollar Tree – 2404 K Ave. in Plano (April 11)
Officials urge anyone who is unvaccinated or has a weakened immune system to monitor for symptoms through Sunday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is expected to provide an update on measles cases later today. Updates are released every Tuesday and Friday.
Texas measles outbreak update
What we know:…