US EditionHealth District Warns of Potential Measles Exposure at Las Vegas Airport
A vaccinated traveler with mild symptoms passed through Denver International Airport, exposing thousands; Colorado has seen 36 measles cases this year, the second highest since 1993.
- On Dec. 12 a person infectious with measles passed through Denver International Airport's B Concourse, arriving at Gate B45 at about 7:24 p.m. and departing from Gate B84 at about 9:41 p.m., state health officials said.
- Health officials noted measles' airborne persistence and high transmissibility; the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the fully vaccinated traveler had mild symptoms, reducing but not eliminating contagion risk, with infectivity lasting four days before and after rash onset.
- DIA has recorded other exposures this year and faces substantial holiday traffic from Dec. 19-28, with TSA expecting more than 750,000 passengers and Colorado reporting 36 measles cases this year.
- Authorities urged exposed people to monitor for symptoms for 21 days through Jan. 2, 2025, call ahead before seeking medical care, and expect notification if they shared a flight, public health agencies said.
- Public health officials warn the U.S. may lose measles elimination status early next year, as CDC data shows 1,958 confirmed cases as of Dec. 16, with vaccination remaining crucial.
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Out-of-state traveler possibly exposed people to measles at Denver International Airport this month
A person infectious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport earlier this month, a reminder to holiday travelers to be aware of the risk of infection as they journey to and fro. The traveler, who lives out of state, landed at DIA at 7:24 p.m. on Dec. 12 at gate B45. The traveler departed from gate B84 at 9:41 p.m. the same night, state and local health officials say. Authorities did not identify where those flights originated o…
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure, infected person traveled through DIA
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has issued a notice that those who traveled through the Denver International Airport (DIA) on Friday, Dec. 12 may have come into contact with someone with measles. According to CDPHE, the person arrived at Gate B45 at 7:24 p.m., later departing for another flight at Gate B84 at 9:41 p.m. CDPHE says that passengers on both of the flights were notified by thei…
Potential measles exposure reported at DIA: Health officials
A person who traveled through Denver International Airport on a connecting flight earlier this month was confirmed to have measles, and health and airport officials are warning anyone who traveled that day about potential exposure.
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