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Measles Alert: Unvaccinated Traveler Exposes Kentucky Visitors

1/3/2026

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The Kentucky Department for Public Health issued a measles exposure alert after an unvaccinated traveler visited Ark Encounter in Williamstown and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Dry Ridge from December 28–30, 2025.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health warns that measles is highly contagious.
Visitors from December 28–30, 2025 should check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, and rash, and consult healthcare providers if needed.

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The Kentucky Department for Public Health issued a measles exposure alert after an unvaccinated traveler visited Ark Encounter in Williamstown and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Dry Ridge from December 28–30, 2025.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health warns that measles is highly contagious.
Visitors from December 28–30, 2025 should check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, and rash, and consult healthcare providers if needed.