Monday, March 2, 2026-San Mateo County health officials have alerted the public to a potential measles exposure after a person infected with the highly contagious virus visited a Panda Express in Burlingame earlier this week, officials said.
The individual, who recently traveled internationally, was infectious while at the restaurant on February 23 and 24 and has since been isolating at home. Health departments in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are working to notify people who may have been exposed.
Measles is spreading rapidly across the United States this year, with more than 1,100 confirmed cases reported nationwide — a surge that reflects the disease’s return due to pockets of low vaccination coverage, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Bay Area has seen cases as well, and officials emphasize that unvaccinated individuals, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to infection.
Health leaders are urging the public to check measles vaccination status and seek medical guidance if symptoms — including fever, cough, red eyes, and rash — develop within 21 days of potential exposure. The highly contagious virus can spread through the air and is best prevented by the two-dose MMR vaccine, which remains the most effective protection against infection.
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