Overview

• The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed that a non-resident with measles attended Shakira's May 15 concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
• Attendees present between 7:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus, which can linger in the air for up to two hours.
• No secondary cases linked to the concert have been confirmed as of May 21, but symptoms could develop as late as June 6.
• Health officials emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective after two doses, as the best protection against measles.
• The CDC reports 1,024 measles cases in 2025 across 31 states, with three deaths and 14 outbreaks attributed to declining vaccination rates.