Measles Exposure in Portland Area: Safeway, Restaurants Identified

Public health officials in Oregon have identified several locations in the Portland metropolitan area where individuals may have been exposed to measles in late March and early April 2026. These locations include a Safeway store in Southeast Portland, as well as restaurants in Gresham and West Linn.

Safeway Exposure Details

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has reported potential measles exposure at the Safeway located at 2800 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, during the following dates and times:

• Thursday, March 26: 8 a.m. To 6 p.m.
• Friday, March 27: 2 p.m. To midnight
• Saturday, March 28: 2:20 p.m. To 6 p.m.
• Sunday, March 29: 2 p.m. To midnight

KATU News and KPTV both reported on the Safeway exposure.

Additional Exposure Locations

Exposure locations also include:

• Lark Café, West Linn: March 27, between noon and 3 p.m.
• Pho.Com, Gresham: March 25, between 4 p.m. And 6:30 p.m.
• Providence Portland Medical Center Emergency Waiting Room: March 30
• Gresham Winco: March 7

OregonLive details these additional exposure sites.

What to Do If You Were Exposed

Individuals who visited these locations during the specified times are urged to contact their healthcare provider immediately. It is important to inform your doctor that you may have been exposed to measles so they can assess your vaccination status and determine if any further action is needed.

Families without a primary care provider in Multnomah County can establish care by calling 503-988-5558 to schedule a new patient appointment at one of the county’s seven primary care clinics or nine student health centers. Oregon Health Authority provides this information.

Understanding Measles

Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that spreads through coughing and sneezing. Individuals are contagious four days before a rash appears and up to four days afterward. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. OHA emphasizes the importance of vaccination as the most effective way to prevent measles.

Symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that begins on the face and spreads throughout the body.