Health officials are notifying the public of a confirmed measles case involving a diner at Arturo’s Tavern in Mahopac, New York. If you visited this location on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., you may have been exposed.
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If you were present during the exposure window, please take the following actions:
- Notify Health Officials: Contact the Putnam County Department of Health at 845-808-1390. Staff are available to assess your risk and provide guidance.
- Watch the Calendar: Monitor your health for symptoms through June 18.
- Prevent Further Spread: If you feel ill, call your healthcare provider before visiting their office. This allows them to prepare a restricted entry to protect other patients.
Identifying Symptoms
Measles is a highly airborne virus. Symptoms generally progress as follows:
- Early Stage: High fever, persistent cough, runny nose, and watery eyes.
- Koplik Spots: Small white spots may develop inside the cheeks after 2–3 days.
- The Rash: A signature red, blotchy rash typically begins on the face and moves down the body 3–5 days after the initial fever starts.
Immunity & Risk Factors
You are likely protected from this exposure if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You have received two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- You were born before 1957.
- You have a laboratory-confirmed history of having measles.
The individual involved contracted the virus during international travel and is no longer contagious. The restaurant is cooperating fully with the investigation and remains open for business.
