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 disease.
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.
Metro Health confirmed the infected individual went to various locations in the Alamo City during their visit, including River Walk attractions Wax Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Ripley’s Illusion Lab.
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.
“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.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg also took to social media with a health notice for San Antonio residents following news of the potential exposure.
The university 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.
UTSA and city health officials say they will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.