Health officials in Marion County, OR have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.

Oregon map Image/ National Atlas of the United States
Oregon map
Image/ National Atlas of the United States

The case is linked to a traveler who recently visited Marion County. The case is unrelated to the measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington, and unrelated to a measles case in Multnomah County.

The county is working with the Oregon Health Authority to notify individuals of their potential exposure and help them take steps to prevent exposing others should they become ill.

Risk may be higher for unvaccinated persons who may have been exposed at one of these locations during these times only (please note the updated exposure window for Youth With a Mission):

  • Youth With a Mission, 7085 Battle Creek Road SE, Salem, Feb. 18, 7 a.m. through March 11, 5 p.m.
  • Get Air Trampoline Park, 3910 Rickey St. SE, Salem, Feb. 21, 1:45-5 p.m.
  • Red Robin, 831 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, Feb. 21, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Portland International Airport: Southwest Airlines check-in area and Concourse C, Feb. 22, 12:30–5 p.m.

In related news, Clark County, WA health officials reported an additional measles case, bringing the outbreak total to 72.