Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in a King County adult. The individual was on the same flight as a person with a confirmed case of measles that Public Health previously announced on October, 17, 2025. We believe this latest case was exposed to measles on this flight. This latest case was at Toyota of Renton, Valley Medical Center, YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant and Disney on Ice at ShoWare Center during their infectious period.
Cases of mpox (formerly known as “monkeypox”) are on the rise in the Puget Sound region, including here in King County. Public Health is encouraging those who are eligible to get the two-shot mpox vaccine series.
Local healthcare facilities will develop masking policies for patients, visitors, and employees in healthcare settings based on respiratory illness levels in the community. Masking is an effective way to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in healthcare settings.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a measles case in a traveler that went through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on October 13, 2025.
A rabid bat was found in Seattle on September 23, 2025 near Washington Park Arboreteum. Anyone who might have had contact with this bat (even if not bitten) could be at risk and should seek medical evaluation immediately or call Public Health – Seattle & King County.
