US EditionMeasles Exposure Confirmed at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
- Authorities reported that an individual carrying measles was present at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport during the evening hours of June 10.
- This exposure occurred beyond security checkpoints in Terminal 4's Concourses C and D between 5 p.m. and midnight, with measles lingering in the air up to two hours afterward.
- Health officials in Maricopa County are collaborating with various agencies to inform travelers who might have been exposed, advising them to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary.
- Measles spreads easily but can be avoided through vaccination; Dr. Staab emphasized that because the disease may lead to serious health complications or fatality, it is important for those who have not received the vaccine to do so in order to help stop its transmission.
- Officials urge travelers present during exposure to verify vaccination status as about 90% of unvaccinated people exposed will likely become infected, reflecting over 1,197 confirmed U.S. cases this year.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Infected Traveler Exposed Public To Measles At Sky Harbor
Maricopa County health officials are advising the public that a person infectious with measles traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. MCDPH is working with federal, state, and airport officials to protect travelers who may have been exposed. Details of the public exposure are: Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Terminal 4, beyond...
Infected Traveler Exposes Phoenix Airport Passengers to Measles
PHOENIX — A traveler infected with measles may have exposed the public to the highly contagious virus while passing through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last week, officials confirmed Monday. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) said the potential exposure happened June 10 between 5 p.m. and midnight in Terminal 4’s Concourses C and D, past the security checkpoint. Source
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
