Travelers passing through a bustling airport have received a caution about potential exposure to measles. New Jersey health authorities have alerted the public that an individual was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease after traveling internationally and transiting through Newark Liberty International Airport.
According to CBS News, individuals present at Newark Liberty’s Terminal B between 5:30 am and 9 am on April 14 may have been exposed to measles. Additionally, officials have issued a warning of potential exposure at the Hackensack University Medical Center pediatric emergency department on April 18.
Common symptoms of measles include a high fever, coughing, sneezing, red and watery eyes, and a rash. Health officials have advised that symptoms could manifest as late as May 11 if the virus was contracted.
As of now, no related cases have been identified. Measles can spread through the air or via mucus or saliva from an infected person. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after the infected individual has left the vicinity.
The most effective preventive measure against measles and its complications is the MMR vaccine. In a separate incident, UK parents are being urged to verify their children’s vaccination records as measles continues to surge across the country, with numerous cases reported this year and concerns escalating about a possible new outbreak.
The Mirror reported recently that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a warning urging families to stay informed about symptoms and immunization, highlighting dwindling vaccination rates. This comes as data shows that approximately 235 measles cases have been confirmed in England in the early weeks of 2026, with infections now documented in every region.