It’s possible that people who ate at a chain restaurant in Lake Country last week were exposed to measles.
Interior Health (IH) says it has identified “a potential public measles exposure” at Chopped Leaf, located at 76-9522 Main St.
The dates of the potential exposure are:
11 am until 4 pm on Monday, July 7 11 am until 4 pm on Wednesday, July 9 11 am until 4 pm on Thursday, July 10 11 am until 4 pm on Friday, July 11
“People who were at this location during these dates and times are asked to monitor for symptoms,” said an IH statement.
“People who are most at risk of infection are those who are completely unvaccinated against the disease, including children under one year of age.”
You can learn more about measles symptoms through this link.
Anyone who believes they have measles symptoms is advised to use the BC Centre for Disease Control’s self-assessment tool as a first step.
You can also call 8-1-1 to speak with a healthcare professional for an initial assessment.
For those who need to see a healthcare provider, IH requests that they call in advance so necessary steps can be taken to prevent the potential spread of infection.