RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County Public Health officials are warning people of a possible measles exposure at multiple places in Raleigh, including two grocery stores and a gym.
According to health officials, a person who was actively contagious with measles visited two Harris Teeter locations, an O2 Fitness gym and an Everbowl in Raleigh.
Those who visited these locations at these times may have been exposed, Wake County health officials said:
- O2 Fitness, 7801 Alexander Promenade Pl., Raleigh — Feb. 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Everbowl, 7840 Alexander Promenade Pl. Suite 125, Raleigh — Feb. 5 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Harris Teeter, 13210 Strickland Rd., Raleigh — Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
- Harris Teeter, 8345 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh — Feb. 5 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:35 p.m.
Measles, which is highly contagious but can be prevented through a readily-available vaccine, can be spread through the air via coughing and sneezing. According to the health department, the virus can linger in the air where an infected person was for up to two hours…