One case of measles has been confirmed in Montgomery County.
Anyone who was at Cabin John Ice Rink on Westlake Drive in Bethesda on May 24 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. or a professional office building at 16220 Frederck Road in Gaithersburg on May 30 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. may have been exposed.
Measles is contagious and is a vaccine preventable viral infection. It is spread easily to unvaccinated people through coughing, sneezing and secretions from the mouth, according to Montgomery County health officials.
The measles virus may remain in the air for as long as two hours.
People who were at the ice rink or professional building should monitor themselves for signs of fever, runny nose, rash, cough or red and watery eyes. If any of these symptoms arise, the county advises the person to contact a health care provider.
Measles is highly contagious so those with symptoms are asked to call their health care provider first before going to a medical office. Also, they should not go out in public.
Symptoms develop between 10 and 14 days after exposure but can show up between 7 and 21 days, according to health officials. Often, the first symptom is a red rash on the face that spreads.
Pregnant women, infants less than one year old and those who are immune compromised and might have been exposed at either locations should consult with their healthcare provider.
There has not been a reported case of measles in Maryland since 2019, when there were five confirmed cases.
Montgomery County health officials announced that a case of measles has been confirmed. Anyone who visited the Cabin John Ice Rink on Wednesday, May 24, between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. may have been exposed and should monitor for symptoms. Learn more: https://t.co/0YLS8aJRgK
— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) June 3, 2023
