Visitors to Grand Teton National Park on July 7 may have been exposed to measles.
Wyoming Parks issued a news release Friday revealing potential exposure locations and times of day:
-July 7: Coulter Bay Convenience Store, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
-July 7: Coulter Bay Cabin Office, 3pm to midnight.
The park also listed potential exposure sites outside the park in Teton County:
-July 5: Smith Food and Drug, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
-July 5: Wendy’s, 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm
The news release reads in part: “Individuals who were at the listed locations during the identified times should monitor for symptoms for 21 days following their potential exposure.
“Anyone who develops symptoms should call their health care provider before seeking medical care so appropriate precautions can be taken to prevent exposure to others.”
The park shared the information after the Wyoming Department of Health confirmed a second case of the highly contagious respiratory disease measles in Teton County.
The entirety of Grand Teton National Park is in Teton County. Colter Bay is on Jackson Lake in the northern part of Grand Teton National Park.
Reporting by Pete Thomas, For Win/For Win. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
