Nassau County Health Alert Following Measles Cases
Nassau County health officials have raised a public health alert due to two confirmed measles cases, which may have exposed diners at a well-known restaurant.
One of the cases involves an unvaccinated child under five years old, marking the first confirmed measles instance in Nassau since 2024.
On May 3, authorities sounded the alarm regarding the upscale Italian eatery, 388, located in Roslyn Heights. They believe a New York City resident with the virus might have exposed customers there.
“The Nassau County Health Department is thoroughly investigating the situation, assessing possible exposure and taking steps to prevent further spread of the disease,” stated Dr. Irina Gelman, the Health Department Director.
Gelman also emphasized the seriousness of measles, which can lead to severe complications like pneumonia and encephalitis, potentially resulting in hospitalization or even death. She strongly encouraged local residents, particularly parents of young children, to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
Anyone who visited 388 between 7:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on May 3 might have been at risk of exposure, according to officials.
The unvaccinated child’s case was confirmed just days before this alert, according to the county health department.
The last reported measles case in Nassau was in March 2024, while neighboring Suffolk County noted its latest case in March 2025.
Data from the New York State Department of Health indicates that at least ten measles cases have occurred across the state in 2026 so far.
It remains uncertain if this total includes the recently reported case from Nassau.
In the previous year, New York City recorded 20 confirmed cases, with a total of 48 cases statewide, according to state health statistics.
Across the nation, childhood vaccination rates against measles are still below the critical 95% needed to prevent widespread outbreaks, as reported by the Associated Press.
In 2025, only 82% of children in Nassau aged between 24 and 35 months had received the measles vaccine for the first time, with Suffolk showing similar numbers, based on state health data.
