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A person who arrived in Cincinnati has tested positive for measles, the health department said

The fun scoop. Everything is fine. Thank you so much, Olivia. New. Tonight, the Cincinnati Health Department is sharing information about a new measles outbreak. So a visitor flew from Chicago to CVG and then to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. It was on Wednesday. Last Wednesday, April 10th. The Visitor also stopped by Morton Steakhouse that same night. The health department says guests, staff or visitors who were at both locations will be re-assembled on April 10 between 9pm and 11pm. If you are

A person who arrived in Cincinnati has tested positive for measles, the health department said


The Cincinnati Department of Health has been notified that an out-of-town visitor to Cincinnati has tested positive for measles. According to CHD, the visitor flew from Illinois to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and took a lift to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati around 9 p.m. On the evening of Wednesday, April 10. A visitor who stopped at Morton's Steakhouse last Wednesday night may have contracted measles. CHD said anyone who exhibits and develops symptoms such as a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a rash three to five days after the onset of other symptoms. should be quarantined until arrangements for testing are made. The public is urged to contact the Cincinnati Health Department at 513-357-7462 for more information. Health officials also reminded people to check their immunity status with the reliably delivered MMR vaccine. Part of routine childhood immunizations. The announcement of a visitor's positive measles test came hours after health officials said no additional cases had been reported following a possible measles exposure at Heritage Bank Center last month. -19 infections continue to decline in the city and currently have a low transmission rate.

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The Cincinnati Department of Health has been notified that an out-of-town visitor to Cincinnati has been diagnosed with measles.

According to CHD, the visitor flew from Illinois to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and took a lift to the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati around 9pm on Wednesday, April 10.

A visitor stopped by Morton's Steakhouse to order takeout last Wednesday.

Employees, guests and visitors to the Hyatt after 9pm on April 10th, as well as anyone in Morton from 9-11pm that night, may have been exposed to measles, the health department said.

The CHD said any person who has exhibited and developed symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a rash three to five days after the onset of other symptoms should be quarantined until testing arrangements are made.

The public is also asked to contact the Cincinnati Health Department at 513-357-7462 for more information.

Health officials reminded people to check their immunity status, which is reliably provided by the MMR vaccine, which is part of routine childhood immunizations.

Monday's announcement of the visitor's positive measles test came hours after health officials said no additional cases had been reported following a possible measles exposure at the Heritage Bank Center last month.

In addition, the CHD reported that the number of COVID-19 infections in the city has continued to decline and the transmission rate is currently low.

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