Denton County Public Health on Wednesday confirmed its first case of measles since 2019, in a person who visited Globe Life Field, several restaurants, a grocery store, and a church while contagious, officials say.
The infected individual, an adult with an unknown vaccination status, visited the locations from April 19-22, potentially exposing others to the virus.
Health officials released a list of locations the individual visited, including Globe Life Field in Arlington during a Texas Rangers game, and restaurants, a church, and retail stores in Flower Mound, Lewisville, and Richardson. Authorities urge anyone who visited these locations during the specified times to monitor for symptoms until May 13.
“Today’s case is further evidence that measles cases are on the rise – and the DFW area is no exception,” Dr. Matt Richardson, Denton County Director of Public Health said. “While we haven’t linked this case to an existing outbreak, it highlights two realities: vaccines are important, and if you have signs and symptoms, you should be tested.”
Measles is a respiratory virus that spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a distinctive rash that starts on the face and spreads downward. Complications can include pneumonia, brain swelling, and, in rare cases, death.
This case comes amid a statewide outbreak originating in West Texas, which has resulted in over 660 reported cases and two fatalities. Public health officials are working to contain the spread and are urging residents to review their vaccination records. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective in preventing infection and is recommended for children and adults who have not been vaccinated.
For more information and updates, residents are encouraged to visit the Denton County Public Health website or contact their healthcare provider.
Here’s a list of locations, addresses, and dates visited by the individual with measles in Denton County:
Pretty Burrito 500 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound, TX Date & Time: April 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Donut Plaza 1900 S. Garden Ridge Boulevard, Flower Mound, TX Date & Time: April 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rangers Republic at Texas Live! 1605 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX Date & Time: April 19, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Globe Life Field 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX Date & Time: April 19, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Guitars and Growlers 400 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound, TX Date & Time: April 19, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Walmart 801 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX Date & Time: April 19, 10 p.m. - April 20, 1 a.m.
Flower Mound United Methodist Church 3950 Bruton Orand Boulevard, Flower Mound, TX Date & Time: April 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WinCo Foods 1288 W. Main Street, Lewisville, TX Date & Time: April 21, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Pho Tay Do 1403 E. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX Date & Time: April 22, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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