Four additional measles cases confirmed in Carbon County

CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health has identified four additional cases of measles in Carbon County.

All cases were exposed to an individual with confirmed measles infection. The four cases include both adults and children. Three were unvaccinated at the time of exposure, and one was vaccinated, but is immunocompromised. None were hospitalized.

Members of the public may have been exposed to measles at the following locations and times. The measles virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infectious individual leaves an area.

. Walmart Supercenter, 2390 E. Cedar St., Rawlins: June 29, 2025, 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.

. Michael’s Big City Steak House, 1711 W. Spruce St., Rawlins: June 29, 2025, 6 p.m. through 10 p.m.

“Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious illness, including pneumonia, encephalitis, hospitalization and death,” a WDH news release stated. “Vaccination is the best way to prevent measles infection.”

This story was published on August 7, 2025.