An out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case of measles traveled by means of Denver Worldwide Airport and stayed at a close-by resort final week earlier than catching one other flight, public well being officers stated Thursday.
The individual was infectious once they flew into DIA’s worldwide terminal on Could 13, went to the High quality Inn and Suites for the night time and returned to the airport on Could 14 to catch a home flight, Denver and Colorado public well being officers stated in a information launch.
Anybody who was uncovered on both flight might be notified by their state or native public well being company.
State officers are working to rapidly establish and notify anybody who could have been uncovered, state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy stated in an announcement.
“This case underscores the important significance of vaccination. Staying updated on vaccinations and being conscious of well being dangers when touring are vital methods to guard your self and your group,” Herlihy stated.
Measles is extremely contagious and spreads by means of the air when an contaminated individual coughs or sneezes. It may well linger within the air for as much as two hours, state officers stated.
Individuals who have been on the airport the night time of Could 13 or morning of Could 14 or on the High quality Inn at 6890 Tower Highway could have been uncovered, Denver and Colorado public well being officers stated.
Recognized exposures areas embody:
Could 13:
- 5 p.m. to eight p.m., DIA gate A27, worldwide customs and worldwide baggage declare 3 in the primary terminal;
- 6 p.m. to eight p.m., High quality Inn and Suites resort shuttle;
- 6:15 p.m. and later, High quality Inn and Suites foyer and elevator.
Could 14:
- 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., High quality Inn and Suites foyer and elevator;
- 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., High quality Inn and Suites resort shuttle to airport;
- 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., DIA essential terminal, practice to gates and concourse B. Passenger departed from Gate B86.
Individuals who have been at these areas ought to contact their well being care supplier, an pressing care middle or emergency division by cellphone instantly, state officers stated.
Somebody uncovered to the measles normally develops signs one to a few weeks after publicity, together with fever, cough, runny nostril, crimson eyes and a rash that usually develops on the face a number of days later and spreads.
Measles outbreaks have been confirmed in 11 states throughout the U.S., with greater than 1,000 instances reported, based on the Related Press. That’s greater than triple the quantity recorded by the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention in all of 2024.
In Colorado, the state’s first confirmed measles case since 2023 was reported in Pueblo in March. Further instances have since been confirmed in Denver and Pueblo.
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