The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed on Friday that a new case of measles has been detected, marking the fifth documented case of the virus in the state this year.
The unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident is a family member of the Georgia traveler who contracted measles outside of the country last month, according to DPH.
Measles is classified as a contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs. The virus stays in the air or on surfaces of a room for up to two hours and can infect others anywhere from 7 to 14 days after contact.
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