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UpInArms

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Mon Feb 24, 2025, 02:20 PM Feb 24

Measles alerts issued in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos as Texas outbreak spreads [View all]

The largest measles outbreak in decades has reached San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Officials say an individual who tested positive for the virus in West Texas traveled to two major universities and one of the nation's busiest tourist attractions — the San Antonio River Walk.

Comal County public health officials also report the individual stopped in at a large New Braunfels travel center.

Friday, February 14th:

Texas State University in San Marcos from approximately 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Twin Peaks restaurant in San Marcos from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, February 15th:

The University of Texas at San Antonio Main Campus between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
San Antonio River Walk attractions— Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Ripley’s Illusion Lab between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m on Saturday, February 15th.
Mr. Crabby's Seafood and Bar in Live Oak between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 16th:

New Braunfels Buc-ees between 9 a.m. and noon.
Health officials say anyone at these public locations during these times or up to two hours afterward should monitor for symptoms.

… more at link …

https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2025-02-23/breaking-news-possible-measles-exposures-in-san-antonio

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