Measles exposure at Newark Airport: Symptoms could appear as late as Jan. 2
Gothamist••health
Key Points:
- A passenger infected with measles traveled through Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminals B and C on December 12, potentially exposing others between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., according to New Jersey health officials.
- The traveler was not a New Jersey resident, and state health authorities are coordinating with local departments to notify individuals who may have been exposed.
- Measles symptoms, such as high fever, rash, cough, and red watery eyes, can appear up to 21 days after exposure, meaning symptoms could develop as late as January 2, 2026, for those exposed at the airport.
- Measles is highly contagious and potentially life-threatening, with nationwide cases reaching over 2,000
