N.J. health officials warn of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty Airport. Here's what we know.
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New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport. The state Department of Health says a passenger, who doesn't live in the Garden State, traveled through at least two of the airport's terminals on Dec. 12, a week earlier than the department's initial warning said. Anyone who was in Terminal B or Terminal C between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on that day may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.
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Main Idea: New Jersey health officials warned that people at Newark Liberty International Airport may have been exposed to measles, and they are tracing contacts and updating the public.
Key Points:
- The state said a traveler with measles passed through Terminal B and Terminal C on Dec. 12.
- Anyone in those terminals between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. that day may have been exposed.
- Officials said measles spreads easily through the air and can stay in a room for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
- Symptoms can include fever, rash, cough, red or watery eyes, and a runny nose, and the illness can lead to serious complications.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Measles exposure at Newark Liberty Airport could spread illness to travelers, workers, and their families, especially people who are unvaccinated or have weak immune systems.
Positive Impact
New Jersey health alerts and contact tracing can help exposed people get care fast and may limit a wider outbreak.
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