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Warren County nursing director reports no local measles cases; county vaccination coverage high and preparedness steps in place
Summary
Nursing Director Wenona Mills told the board there were no measles cases in Warren County as of March 17, 2026, cited 24 statewide cases on the NC dashboard, reported K–5 vaccination coverage at about 98%, and outlined standing orders and isolation/exposure letter procedures for potential cases.
Wenona Mills, the Warren County Nursing Director, told the Board of Health on March 17 that there were no reported measles cases in Warren County and that the department has taken steps to prepare for potential exposures.
Mills summarized statewide figures from the NC Measles Dashboard, reporting 24 cases statewide and giving a vaccination‑status breakdown used by the state: 67% unvaccinated or unknown, 29% with one MMR dose, and 4% with two doses. "As of today, March 17, 2026, there are no reports of measles cases in Warren County," Mills said, and she reported that Warren County’s K–5 vaccination coverage is about 98 percent.
Mills told the board the department has prepared standing orders to provide post‑exposure prophylaxis to asymptomatic, susceptible contacts, drafted isolation‑order letters for confirmed cases and exposure notification letters for potential contacts. The board and staff also noted participation in state conference calls about the measles situation.
Board members did not take any policy action specific to measles at the meeting; the update was informational. The department encouraged residents to check their immunity status via the NC Measles Dashboard resource referenced in the report and to consult the health department with questions.
