Mecklenburg officials issue measles exposure warning for 2 Charlotte locations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Public Health is warning residents of potential measles exposure at two Charlotte-area locations following a case from another jurisdiction.

Officials issued an exposure notice Thursday for the following locations:

• Vista Auction, 2500 Sardis Rd North, on Jan. 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lidl, 9318 Monroe Rd., on Jan. 30 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Anyone who visited these locations during those times should monitor for symptoms, health officials said. The locations were not the source of the infection and are now safe to visit. Both locations are cooperating with the investigation.

The exposure is not linked to any of the three reported measles cases currently in Mecklenburg County, health officials said. Public health officials are working with partners across jurisdictions to investigate and monitor the situation as measles cases increase across the Carolinas.

RELATED: 2 measles cases confirmed in Mecklenburg County, including 1 child

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can cause serious health complications. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, rash and red eyes. The virus can remain active and infectious in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a room.

Anyone experiencing measles symptoms should call their doctor, clinic or emergency department before visiting to prevent further spread, officials said.

All cases and exposure notices in the county are reported on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services measles dashboard, which updates on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The MMR vaccine is widely available at healthcare providers and retail pharmacies across Mecklenburg County, including the Mecklenburg County Public Health Immunization Clinic.

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