The university said in an email that a visitor touring the main campus for UTSA Day earlier this month, tested positive for the highly-infectious illness.
SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) notified the Roadrunner community after a visitor from Gaines County touring the main campus earlier this month, tested positive for measles.
UTSA said the visitor toured the campus on February 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for UTSA Day. This comes as cases of the highly-infectious illness continue to spread across the state.
While the university believes the individual’s infectious window was likely after their visit, they say they’re working closely with city health officials to share information with anyone who may have been exposed to the infected individual out of an abundance of caution.
The university also shared the symptoms of measles for the community to monitor their health appropriately. They encourage those who have not received the MMR vaccine or only one dose, to consider getting up to date for full protection.
“Your health and wellbeing are our top priorities, and we are here to support you,” said UTSA Wellness 360 Director Karen O’Rourke in an email to the community on Sunday.
UTSA says it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.