Oregon health officials confirm measles case in Portland visitor

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Health officials say a visitor to Portland was infected with measles, potentially exposing people to the virus.

The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the Oregon Health Authority is working to notify people who may have come in contact with the traveler, who was in the Portland area from July 30 to Aug. 6.

The agency says the virus spreads easily to those who aren't vaccinated, and people infected can spread it even before symptoms appear.

Symptoms include coughing, fever, runny nose and rash. It can cause ear and lung infections, diarrhea and brain swelling if not treated.

Officials expect symptoms to appear over the next two weeks in people who may have been recently infected.

Officials advise people who may be infected to call a doctor or emergency room before visiting those facilities.

Specific times and places

Officials confirmed the case late on Aug. 10, 2018.

"Most people in our area have been vaccinated against measles, so their risk is low," the state said in a press release.

But the risk may be higher for unvaccinated persons who were in these locations:

July 30, PDX Airport, 2:15—3:45 p.m.

July 31, Leno Medoyeff Bridal, 710 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, 3:30—5:30 p.m.

Aug. 1, Tom’s Pancake House, 12925 SW Canyon Rd., Beaverton, 7—9:30 a.m.

Aug. 2, Max Red Line, Beaverton Transit Center to Pioneer Square, 12:30—1 p.m.

Aug. 2, Max Red Line, Pioneer Place to Beaverton Transit Center, 5:30—6 p.m.

Aug. 5, Verde Cocina, 5515 SW Canyon Ct., Portland, 2—4:30 p.m.

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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com