Measles exposure reported at restaurant and concert hall in Ontario [Video]

Public health officials are asking people to monitor for symptoms of measles after an individual with a confirmed case of the virus visited a restaurant and concert venue in Hamilton.

Today, Hamilton Public Health Services said it’s investigating the possible exposures after a person who was not from the city visited CIMA Enoteca Restaurant (190 Locke St. S.) on May 2 from 7 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. and the First Ontario Centre Concert Hall (1 Summers Ln.) on May 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks. Public health says the virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours.

People can become infected if they breathe contaminated air or touch an infected surface, then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Anyone who believes they may …