Suspected Measles Case In Maryland Being Evaluated

LEONARDSTOWN, Md. (WJZ) — The St. Mary’s County Health Department is investigating a suspected case of measles in the county, health officials said Tuesday.
A patient was evaluated at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Emergency Department and was isolated within some hours after arrival Sunday between 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Known potential contacts of the sick individual will be contacted if the case is confirmed.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes a rash and fe