Mecklenburg County Public Health has issued a measles exposure notice for multiple Charlotte locations visited on February 3-4, 2026, urging anyone present to monitor for symptoms.​
Exposure Sites
- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (1000 Blythe Blvd.): Feb. 3, 6:30-11:30 p.m.; Feb. 4, 7 p.m.-midnight. Note: Levine Children’s Hospital unaffected.
- Chipotle (239 S. Kings Drive): Feb. 3, 9:50-11:50 p.m.​
- Goodwill (5805 University Pointe Blvd.): Feb. 4, noon-3:45 p.m.​
- Goodwill (3710 W. W.T. Harris Blvd.): Feb. 4, 2-4:40 p.m.​
Case Context
These exposures link to an out-of-jurisdiction case, not Mecklenburg’s three local measles cases; sites are now safe. Track updates via NC DHHS dashboard, refreshed Tuesdays/Fridays.
Symptoms and Action
Watch for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rash (appearing 7-14 days post-exposure); virus lingers up to 2 hours. Call ahead to providers before visiting to avoid spread; MMR vaccine available countywide.
