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People with measles may have infected others at a gas station, butcher shop, two grocers and a hospital emergency room in Mecklenburg and two surrounding counties, health officials said.
Saturday, Mecklenburg County Public Health issued a measles exposure notice for Vista Auction, 2500 Sardis Road, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and the Lidl grocery store at 9318 Monroe Road from 2 to 4:30 p.m Jan 30.
If you were there during those hours, monitor for symptoms and learn more about what to do after a potential measles exposure, health officials said.
“These locations were not the source of infection and are now safe to visit,” according to a department news release. “They are cooperating with public health on the investigation.”
The exposure “isn’t linked to any cases in Mecklenburg County — it is linked to a case from another jurisdiction,” officials said.
Mecklenburg has had three reported measles cases, according to the department.
“If you see symptoms of measles, call your doctor, clinic or emergency department right away,” officials said. “It’s important to call a healthcare facility before you go to get instructions to prevent further spread of measles.”
Friday, Union County health officials said a traveler may have exposed people to measles at a QuikTrip convenience store in Indian Trail.
Visitors to the QuikTrip at 5650 W. Hwy 74 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease, officials said in a news release.
Officials encouraged visitors to the QuikTrip during those hours to call Union County Public Health at 704-296-4420 for guidance.
“At this time, there are no confirmed cases of measles in Union County,” according to the county news release.
Lincoln County measles case
Wednesday, the Lincoln County Health Department was notified of an unvaccinated person who tested positive for the highly contagious disease.
The person may have infected people at three locations, officials said:
• 3-5:15 p.m. Jan. 27, the Meating Place butcher shop, 114 E. Main St., Lincolnton.
• 5-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Ingles, 2130 E Main St, Lincolnton.
• 10:57 a.m.-4:17 p.m. Feb. 2, Atrium Health Lincoln emergency department, 433 McAlister Road, Lincolnton.
Any visitors to those places during those hours should call the Lincoln County Health Department at 980-429-6289 for guidance.
“Laboratory testing is not recommended for people who were exposed unless they develop symptoms of measles, including high fever and rash,” health officials said. “Symptoms of measles can start 7 to 21 days after being exposed.”
The three Lincoln County locations “are considered safe to visit and pose no ongoing risk to the public,” officials said in a news release.
North Carolina has had 17 measles cases since December, including one hospitalization, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
How to recognize measles
Measles symptoms to watch for include:
- High fevers
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Red, watery eyes
- White spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth
- A red, raised and blotchy rash that starts on the face and progresses down the body
This story was originally published February 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM.
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Joe Marusak
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