Colorado measles case may have exposed people at Denver airport
State health officials said a measles patient from Jefferson County may have passed the virus to thousands of travelers. Exposure sites also included an Arvada urgent care.
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What happened
Health officials confirmed a measles case in a Jefferson County resident. The person may have exposed people at Denver International Airport and an Arvada urgent care, and state health officials said thousands could have been exposed after flying through the airport earlier this month.
Why it matters
State health officials say the infected resident could have exposed thousands of people, so people who visited these locations may be at risk.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 9:42 PM ET: Health officials confirmed a measles case in a Jefferson County resident with possible exposures at Denver International Airport and an Arvada urgent care.
- Oct 16, 2:52 PM ET: State health officials said the resident may have exposed thousands of people by flying in and out of Denver International Airport earlier this month.
Coverage
- Jeffco resident could have exposed thousands to measles at DIA earlier this month, state health officials say (Óscar Contreras)
- Possible measles exposures reported at Denver airport and Arvada urgent care (9news.com)
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 1,200 as CDC sends investigator
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- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 1,260 cases in 43 counties
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows as CDC sends help amid dispute
- Measles cases spread across several U.S. states as outbreaks grow
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