The South Dakota Department of Health is alerting the public to possible measles exposures in both Milbank and Brookings. Health officials report that an adult resident of Grant County, who has a confirmed case of measles, visited multiple public locations while infectious.
Potential Exposure Sites and Times
Jan 30 in Milbank
- Milbank VFW Bar
6 p.m.–9 p.m. CT - Sly’s Steakhouse
7 p.m.–10:30 p.m. CT
Jan 31 in Brookings
- Wrestling Tournament – Brookings High School
11 a.m.–4 p.m. CT - Ice Hockey Game – Larsen Ice Center
3 p.m.–5:30 p.m. CT - Pints & Quarts
6 p.m.–10 p.m. CT
State epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton emphasized that preventing the spread of measles is a shared responsibility and is urging the public to follow Department of Health guidance after any known exposure. Monitoring symptoms, understanding immunity status, and staying home when sick remain vital steps in protecting families and communities.
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