Measles Outbreak Suspected at LAX After Infected Traveler Arrives in LA County
A traveler infected with measles is believed to have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at a nearby hotel after arriving in Los Angeles County earlier this month. Health officials are warning travelers who may have been in contact with the individual to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms of the disease.
Health officials are warning that a traveler infected with measles may have exposed passengers at Los Angeles International Airport and guests at a nearby hotel after arriving in Los Angeles County earlier this month, prompting increased precautions to be taken by those who may have come into contact with the individual. The infected traveler arrived at LAX on February 3rd and stayed at the nearby Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Anyone who visited the airport or hotel between January 20th and February 2nd is being advised to monitor for symptoms of measles, a highly contagious and potentially serious illness.
