Public Health – Seattle & King County has reported two confirmed measles cases in 2026, following previous years with multiple cases. The public is warned of potential exposure at various locations in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle during late March. The virus can remain airborne for up to two hours post-exposure. Individuals at these sites are urged to monitor for symptoms—fever, cough, runny nose, and rash—between March 28 and April 20 and to contact healthcare providers if symptoms develop. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination as the best protection against measles.
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