Trending Now - Measles Exposure Alert Issued for Seattle Area Residents
WHO:
The Seattle Times - Two adults related to each other tested positive for measles.
KOMO - Public Health – Seattle & King County is involved in issuing the alert.
WHAT:
The Seattle Times - King County health officials confirmed two residents tested positive for measles.
KOMO - As of April 1st, 2026, there have been two confirmed measles cases in King County residents this year.
The Seattle Times - The state has counted 31 infections in 2026, including outbreaks in Snohomish County (14 cases), Clark County (8 cases), Stevens County (3 cases), Grant County (2 cases), Kittitas County (1 case), and Spokane County (1 case).
The Seattle Times - Health officials recommend monitoring for symptoms if exposed.
WHERE:
The Seattle Times - Possible exposure locations include:
Vovina, 15 Lake St. #103, Kirkland
Ristorante Paradiso, 120 Park Lane Suite A, Kirkland
Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center Urgent Care, 11511 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue
Northcut Landing, 4915 25th Ave. N.E., Suite 300W, Seattle
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake emergency department, 1959 N.E. Pacific St., Seattle
Overlake Medical Center emergency department, 1035 116th Ave. N.E., Bellevue
University of Washington Medical Center Northwest emergency department, 1550 N. 115th St., Seattle
KOMO - Locations include Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle.
WHEN:
The Seattle Times - The two adults were likely exposed while traveling internationally in late March 2026.
The Seattle Times - Possible exposure times include:
March 21st, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Vovina
March 21st, 7:45 to 11:45 p.m. — Ristorante Paradiso
March 24th-25th, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center Urgent Care
March 26th-27th, 6:45 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. — Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center Urgent Care
March 28th, noon to 3 p.m. — Northcut Landing
March 28th, 1 to 10:30 p.m. — University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
March 28th, 4:15 to 8:15 p.m. — Overlake Medical Center emergency department
March 28th-29th, 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. — University of Washington Medical Center Northwest emergency department
March 28th-30th, 11:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. — University of Washington Medical Center Northwest fifth floor
KOMO - The most likely window for symptom onset is between March 28th and April 20th, 2026.
WHY:
The Seattle Times - The alert was issued due to confirmed measles cases and potential exposure locations as the virus spreads in the U.S. and abroad.
The Seattle Times - Dr. Sandra J. Valenciano emphasized the need for vaccination as a preventive measure against measles.
HOW:
The Seattle Times - Health officials recommend checking vaccination status and contacting a health care provider if symptoms develop.
The Seattle Times - The measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area.
(UPDATED April 2, 2026 07:20 UTC)
Health officials in King County have confirmed that two adults related to each other tested positive for measles, marking the second case of the year in the area. Possible exposure locations include several sites in Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle, with the most likely exposure occurring during international travel in late March. Authorities are urging residents to monitor for symptoms and check their vaccination status, as the measles virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.