Second Positive Measles Case Reported In Western New York

There is a saying that people all over the region are starting to see ring true in Western New York: where there is one, there are two...

That's what the medical professionals with the Erie County Department of Health are saying and thinking, as a second person has tested positive for Measles in the Buffalo area.

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus that is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected people. People first develop a fever, then may have a cough, runny nose and watery eyes, followed by appearance of a rash. People are considered infectious from four days before to four days after the appearance of the rash.
-Erie County Department Of Health

According to the ECDOH, the person who has confirmed to have tested positive for Measles visited two different places in Western New York during the time they were infectious. Between June 4, 2026, and June 6, 2026, this person may have potentially exposed others to the measles virus.

The person in question was both at 1021 Broadway on June 4th between 3p and 7p, and the Emergency Room at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo on June 6, 2026, between 10a and 10:30p.

A health advisory has been issued to medical professionals and clinics across the region, warning them to be on the lookout for people who may have symptoms of the very contagious virus.

According to the CDC, Measles can be very dangerous to those who contract it. In addition to the common issues that people suffer from when infected, the disease can lead to very serious issues like pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.

Medical professionals advise that if you think you were exposed or infected with measles, you should not go to the emergency room, but first contact your health care provider for guidance.

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