Bay Area measles patient visited Panda Express twice while infectious, health officials say

A South Bay resident infected with measles dined at a Panda Express in Burlingame and went to work and medical appointments while contagious, triggering a public health response across two Bay Area counties, officials said Friday.

The adult, who recently returned from international travel, was diagnosed with measles late Wednesday, according to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department. The person is vaccinated, developed symptoms several days after returning and is now isolating at home.

While infectious, the individual visited “private work and healthcare locations” and ate at the Burlingame restaurant in San Mateo County, health officials said…

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