Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has identified an Exxon gas station in Hendersonville as another potential measles exposure site after an out-of-state resident with the disease traveled through western North Carolina while contagious. The exposure is connected to the previously identified site in Asheville, which was first announced Sunday, Aug. 30.
NCDHHS says anyone who was at the Exxon at 1920 Four Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville on Aug. 25 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. or the Holiday Inn Express at 435 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville on Aug. 26 from 1 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.
People who were at the Exxon during that time should watch for symptoms through Sept. 15. Those who were at the Holiday Inn Express should monitor for symptoms through Sept. 16, according to NCDHHS.
Dr. Emma Doran, medical director for vaccine-preventable and respiratory diseases with NCDHHS, said the person who had measles lives in another state and was only traveling through North Carolina.
Measles is a respiratory disease that spreads through the air by coughing and sneezing. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
NCDHHS said symptoms of measles usually begin seven to 14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:
High fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees)
Cough
Runny nose
Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth (Koplik spots) two to three days after symptoms begin
A red, raised, blotchy rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin
According to state health officials, the hotel and gas station have been fully cooperating with the health departments in Buncombe and Henderson counties to inform patrons and staff of potential exposure.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has identified an Exxon gas station in Hendersonville as another potential measles exposure site after an out-of-state resident with the disease traveled through western North Carolina while contagious. The exposure is connected to the previously identified site in Asheville, which was first announced Sunday, Aug. 30.
NCDHHS says anyone who was at the Exxon at 1920 Four Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville on Aug. 25 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. or the Holiday Inn Express at 435 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville on Aug. 26 from 1 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.
People who were at the Exxon during that time should watch for symptoms through Sept. 15. Those who were at the Holiday Inn Express should monitor for symptoms through Sept. 16, according to NCDHHS.
Dr. Emma Doran, medical director for vaccine-preventable and respiratory diseases with NCDHHS, said the person who had measles lives in another state and was only traveling through North Carolina.
Measles is a respiratory disease that spreads through the air by coughing and sneezing. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
NCDHHS said symptoms of measles usually begin seven to 14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:
High fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees)
Cough
Runny nose
Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth (Koplik spots) two to three days after symptoms begin
A red, raised, blotchy rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin
According to state health officials, the hotel and gas station have been fully cooperating with the health departments in Buncombe and Henderson counties to inform patrons and staff of potential exposure.
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