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Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn
Los Angeles County health officials warned that a traveler with measles may have exposed others at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11. This represents the sixth measles case reported in the county this year. Authorities are urging caution as World Cup travel increases crowds.
What changed
Health officials identified a specific exposure date and location involving a Hilton hotel near LAX.
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Measles Exposure Reported at LAX and Nearby Hotel
confidence 90%Los Angeles County health officials warned that a traveler with measles may have exposed others at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11. This represents the sixth measles case reported in the county this year. Authorities are urging caution as World Cup travel increases crowds.
What's confirmed:
- A traveler with measles passed through LAX on June 11.
- Los Angeles County has confirmed six measles cases this year.
- Four of the county's measles cases this year involved passengers passing through LAX while possibly contagious.
- A measles case was also detected at SFO shortly before the World Cup start.
Still unconfirmed:
- A traveler with measles may have exposed guests at a nearby Hilton hotel.