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Colorado health officials warn of two new measles exposure locations

GUNNISON, Colo. (KKTV) -The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is warning the public of another measles case that could impact Coloradans.

State officials said a case of measles has been confirmed in an out-of-state resident who tested positive for the virus, and two locations in Colorado have been marked as known exposure locations.

State officials asked anyone who has visited the following locations at the specified times should monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure and attempt to avoid public gatherings and high-risk settings.

Location Date/time When symptoms may develop
Taylor Park Trading Post
23044 Co Rd 742
Almont, CO 81210
Saturday, July 12
4 – 7 p.m.
Through August 2
Gunnison Valley Health Hospital
711 N. Taylor St.
Gunnison, CO 81230
Wednesday, July 16 – Thursday, July 17
3 p.m. – 10 a.m.
Through August 8

State officials said they will update the list of locations if more potential exposure sites are found.


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