Orange County reports first 2019 measles case

Health authorities say a woman in her 20’s is the first confirmed case of measles in Orange County this year.

The county's Health Care Agency says the woman is from Placentia and recently traveled overseas.

She’s recovering at home.

Officials warn that the woman may have exposed others to the disease at various locations between April 23rd and 27th, including an AMC Theater and the St. Jude Emergency Department in Fullerton.

Authorities have also confirmed a sixth case of measles in Los Angeles County. It also involves someone who recently returned from an overseas trip.