Buncombe County Health Department Confirms Three Cases of Measles

Last week, the Buncombe County Health Department confirmed three cases of measles in Buncombe County, with no cases confirmed in the City of Asheville. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Buncombe County Health and Human Services page here.  

Exposure Location 

County officials warned that individuals who visited the Mission Hospital Emergency Department waiting room, located at 509 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801, between 2-6:30 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2026, may have been exposed to an individual with measles.  

County health officials are working closely with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Mission Hospitality to identify and contact exposed individuals to determine if they are already protected against measles and to discuss actions that might ne needed to lower the risk of further spread. Laboratory testing is not recommended for individuals who are exposed unless they develop symptoms of measles, including a fever and rash.  

If you think you have been exposed during the timeframe and you have not been contacted, please call (828) 250-6100 to assess your risk and get connected to a nurse for additional guidance.