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Georgia DPH Warns of Measles Risk After PA Case
20 Oct
Summary
- Measles exposure linked to Pennsylvania outbreak confirmed in Georgia.
- Potential exposure at a Georgia restaurant on October 7 from 7pm to 10pm.
- US measles cases in 2026 are at a three-decade high, risking elimination status.
Georgia's Department of Public Health has alerted the public to a potential measles exposure at a restaurant in Macon County. The case, confirmed on October 13, has been traced back to an ongoing outbreak in Pennsylvania.
An infected individual visited the LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry on the evening of October 7, between 7 pm and 10 pm EDT. Those who were at the restaurant during this timeframe are advised to watch for measles symptoms.
Symptoms, which can appear seven to 14 days after exposure, include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a rash. Individuals are urged to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms until October 28.
The situation is concerning given Pennsylvania's extensive outbreak, which has recorded over 1200 cases. Nationwide, 2026 has seen more measles cases than any year in three decades, with over 4,000 reported by late October. This trend puts the US at risk of losing its official measles elimination status.
