Measles detected in Marion County wastewater, state warns

Measles detection in Marion County wastewater prompts precautionary OHA alert to health care providers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it is alerting health care workers to a detection of measles found in a Marion County sewage sample through routine wastewater testing. Wastewater testing, an early warning system, indicates at least one person with measles was in an area. OHA and Marion County health officials

Measles detected in Marion County wastewater, state warns

The state has only one confirmed case of measles this year -- an unvaccinated adult from Multnomah County.

Measles detected in Marion County, health officials warn

Wastewater surveillance indicates at least one person with measles was in Marion County.

Health alert issued in Marion County after measles found in sewage

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued an alert following the detection of measles in a Marion County wastewater sample. This discovery highlights the importance of staying vigilant against potential outbreaks.

Measles detected in wastewater in Marion County, health officials say

An alert has been issued to Marion County health care providers after a detection of measles was found in a sewage sample.

Measles found in Marion County wastewater

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon health officials are warning that measles has been found in routine wastewater testing in Marion County. The announcement on Friday comes after a sample collected on Oct. 6 from a wastewater treatment plant came back positive, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KOIN Breaking News Alerts …