Measles case at St. Louis Aquarium triggers health alert

Measles case at St. Louis Aquarium triggers health alert

ST. LOUIS - A confirmed case of measles has been reported in St. Louis, with potential exposure occurring at the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30. An out-of-state resident with a confirmed case of measles visited the St. Louis Aquarium and a nearby restaurant, raising concerns about a potential outbreak. Dr. Alexander Garza of SSM Health emphasized the contagious nature of measles, stating it is far more contagious than COVID-19. Close …

Up to 18 people can be infected by someone with this disease. The return of this virus in several countries of the continent triggered health alerts in Chile. While a person with COVID-19 can spread to two or three people, someone with measles can transmit the virus between 12 and 18 people, reported the Director of Public Health of the University of Talca, Erika Retamal Contreras, who warned of the rapid spread of this pathology that can lead t…