Coconino County health officials have flagged several familiar spots in Page as potential measles exposure sites tied to the county’s first confirmed 2026 case, putting families, shoppers and hospital visitors on notice. The county listed Page High School, the Safeway near Elm Street and Lake Powell Boulevard, and Banner Page Hospital, and is urging anyone who was there during specific time windows to keep a close eye out for symptoms. Officials say they are working with state and local partners to reach everyone who might have been exposed.
According to a statement reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, the exposure windows are as follows: Page High School from 7:30 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. on March 12; the Safeway near Elm Street and Lake Powell Boulevard from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 12; and Banner Page Hospital from 12:40 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. on March 16. People who were at the high school or that Safeway during those times are advised to monitor for symptoms through April 2, while anyone who was at Banner Page Hospital during the listed hours should watch for symptoms through April 6.
Symptoms and timing
Health officials say that measles symptoms usually begin about 7 to 12 days after exposure and can appear as late as 21 days. Early signs tend to look like a bad cold or flu: high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. That is typically followed by a blotchy rash that starts on the face and then spreads. Public-health guidance also notes that a measles-containing vaccine (MMR) may offer protection if given within 72 hours of exposure and that immune globulin can be considered within six days for certain high-risk people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What to do if you were at an exposure site
Coconino County officials are asking anyone who was at any of the listed locations during the exposure windows to self-isolate and call their healthcare provider before showing up in person, so clinic and hospital staff can take steps to prevent further spread. The county says it is coordinating with state and local partners to notify people who may have been exposed and notes that its Health and Wellness Clinic can help answer questions about vaccination, symptoms and care. Contact details are available through Coconino County Health and Human Services.
Regional outbreak context
The Page exposure alerts are part of a larger and more complicated picture in the Southwest. Health officials across the region have been dealing with significant measles activity tied to communities along the Utah-Arizona border, where hundreds of cases have been reported in recent months and low vaccination coverage in certain pockets has helped the virus spread, according to reporting. WTOP and other national outlets have tracked the broader outbreaks and the rolling lists of school and clinic exposure sites.
Keeping yourself and others safe
For people who are not sure whether they are protected, officials recommend checking vaccination records and talking with a healthcare provider about getting an MMR dose. Coconino County’s clinic phone number, available on the Health and Human Services website, can be used to schedule vaccinations or ask questions. Anyone who develops fever, cough, red eyes or a rash after a possible exposure is urged to self-isolate and call their provider or clinic before going in, so staff can prepare and reduce the risk of exposing others. The Coconino County Health and Wellness Clinic contact information is listed on the county website for residents who need more guidance.
