Overview
- New Jersey health officials say an infectious traveler was in Newark Liberty’s Terminals B and C on Dec. 12 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and the person was not a state resident.
- Authorities are conducting contact tracing for potentially exposed people linked to the Newark incident and urge those with symptoms to call a provider before seeking in-person care.
- In Massachusetts, an infected traveler arrived at Boston Logan on Dec. 11 from Dallas–Fort Worth, stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston–Westborough, and departed on Dec. 12 on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.
- Measles symptoms, including high fever, cough, conjunctivitis, and a rash, typically appear 7 to 21 days after exposure, placing Newark’s symptom window through Jan. 2, 2026.
- The CDC reports 2,065 confirmed U.S. cases and 49 outbreaks in 2025, while Massachusetts officials note overall risk to residents is lower due to high vaccination coverage.