Measles case reported in Champaign, Urbana - FOX Illinois

Child with Measles, Photo Date: Undated (MGN)

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WCCU) — 

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is reporting a local case of measles, as of Thursday afternoon.

The individual with measles, which was infectious at the time it was reported, was at the locations listed below. Two hours have been added to the time after the individual left.

Locations:

  • Jan. 12 (3 p.m. - close) : Texas Roadhouse on N. Country Fair Drive in Champaign
  • Jan. 13 (3 p.m. - close) : Texas Roadhouse on N. Country Fair Drive in Champaign
  • Jan. 14 (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) : County Market on W. Kirby in Champaign
  • Jan. 14 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) : University of Illinois Psychology Building on East Daniel Street in Champaign
  • Jan. 14 (8 a.m. - noon) : University of Illinios Mumford Hall on West Gregory Drive in Urbana
  • Jan. 14 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) : University of Illinois David Kinley Hall on West Gregory Drive in Urbana.
  • Symptoms of the measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.

If you develop symptoms, you are urged to contact a health care provider before going to a medical office or emergency department.

Measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.

Officials said measles can be spread through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. People can also get sick if they come in contact with mucus or saliva from someone with the disease.



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