Two more measles cases have been reported in Maricopa County, following an earlier measles infection this month, officials announced.

Health officials are sounding the alarm on potential exposure sites throughout the East Valley region, where infected people have visited a variety of locations, including restaurants and rental car companies. ABC15 report. Of these, Honey & Vine Restaurant and Orlando Auto Body are on the watch list, which could extend exposure into the evening of the target date.

The list of places where people may have been exposed to the virus also includes Enterprise Rental Car, Caldwell County Barbecue and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Queen Creek, officials said. AZ family. Authorities are reminding anyone who visited these venues on the specified dates and times to be on the lookout for measles symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure.

Symptoms of measles, such as high fever, cough, and a rash that spreads from the forehead to other parts of the body, typically appear three to five days after initial exposure, warns the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Health authorities advise anyone showing signs of illness to self-isolate and seek immediate medical advice.

Despite measles being declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, the resurgence of measles cases is a stark reminder of the existing global risks. Like the first Maricopa County case, international travelers continue to pose a risk and the number of cases is increasing. Although the situation is worsening, local health officials remain on high alert.