On Saturday, Los Angeles County health officials issued an exposure warning about an unidentified traveler with measles who visited various locations in the county between March 30 and April 1. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health received information from the California Department of Public Health about the carrier of the disease. During those three days, the nonresident traveler visited nearly a dozen locations, mainly in Universal City and at the Sheraton hotel near L.A. International Airport.
The individual visited several places, including Universal’s trolley and rides, the Sheraton’s gym, and local restaurants. Additional locations with possible exposure are still being investigated. Health officials advise anyone who visited the exposure locations on the specified days to ensure they have been vaccinated against measles.
Measles is highly contagious and can be transmitted through the air or by direct contact even before symptoms appear. Los Angeles County Health Officer Muntu Davis warned that measles can lead to severe disease and is particularly dangerous for those who are not immune. Symptoms can appear up to three weeks after exposure, so it’s important for anyone who may have been in contact with the infected individual to be vigilant.
