Oswego, N.Y. - Low levels of the measles virus were detected in a wastewater sample collected earlier this week from an Oswego County treatment facility, according to the state Department of Health.

The treatment facility serves parts of the City of Oswego and surrounding areas.

The results may indicate that at least one person with the virus was in the county, according to a news release issued Saturday by the health department. No measles cases have been reported in the area.

“This detection does not mean there is an outbreak,” state Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. “It is, however, a timely reminder to make sure you and your family are up to date on the MMR vaccine and to keep an eye out for symptoms.”

In Oswego County, 87.8 percent of children under two years old are im

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