Measles Exposure at Fayetteville Golf Club Triggers Health Alert

Cumberland County health officials issued a warning on March 19. Someone with measles had visited Gates Four Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville on March 13. That person spent time at the facility between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The infected individual tested positive, but doesn't live in the county. No confirmed cases exist in Cumberland County right now.

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health told club visitors at 6775 Irongate Drive to watch for symptoms through April 10. Contact tracing has started to find and notify people who may have been exposed. Text notifications will arrive from 984-400-0729.

Symptoms appear between seven and 14 days after exposure but may take up to 21 days. Signs include high fever that may climb past 104 degrees, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.

Tiny white spots can appear inside the mouth. Doctors call these Koplik spots. A red, blotchy rash starts on the face and moves down to the body. Lab testing isn't needed unless symptoms appear.

People who experience symptoms should call healthcare providers before visiting in person. This prevents spreading the virus to others in waiting rooms or clinics.

Parents and guardians should make sure children are up to date on immunizations. Anyone unsure of their vaccination status should contact their healthcare provider. The state health department offers an online quiz to check.

Anyone who visited Gates Four Golf and Country Club during the listed timeframe and hasn't been contacted should call the health department at 910-433-3813.