"Health officials published a release Friday alerting the public about a Santa Clara County resident who visited the Panda Express in Burlingame, in San Mateo County, during lunchtime Monday and Tuesday (2/23 and 2/24) while infected with the measles. The person, who is now reportedly isolating at home, had recently returned from an international trip and was vaccinated previously."
"Authorities advise anyone who visited the Panda Express on 1453 Burlingame Avenue during the hours of 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on Monday, February 23, or Tuesday, February 24, to stay home and contact their health provider immediately before seeking care, especially if they're unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised."
"Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, which can appear seven to 21 days after exposure. Per KGO, those who've been exposed but don't show symptoms after 21 days are no longer at risk of developing the infection."
A Santa Clara County resident who was previously vaccinated tested positive for measles after returning from international travel. The person visited a Panda Express in Burlingame on February 23 and 24 during lunchtime hours while unknowingly infected. Health officials issued a public alert Friday, advising anyone present at the restaurant during those times to contact their health provider before seeking care, particularly those who are unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised. The infected individual also visited their workplace and healthcare provider. Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash, appearing seven to 21 days after exposure. San Mateo County has reported two confirmed measles cases in 2026, while Santa Clara County's last case occurred in May 2025.
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