Measles exposure warning issued for Norma's in Hell’s Kitchen
NYC health officials warned that an unvaccinated diner who visited Norma’s Restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen on April 25 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. may have exposed patrons to measles. The NYC Department of Health says the overall public risk is low due to high vaccination coverage, but there have been five confirmed measles cases in NYC this year. Measles is airborne and can linger for up to two hours; vaccination with the MMR vaccine offers the best protection and helps maintain herd immunity. The restaurant reported no ongoing risk, and the health department is notifying those potentially exposed.