Overview
- State health officials say a non–New Jersey resident with confirmed measles was in Newark Liberty’s Terminals B and C on Dec. 19 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- The New Jersey Department of Health is conducting contact tracing and will post any updates on its measles information website.
- As of Dec. 26, officials reported no additional New Jersey cases linked to this airport exposure.
- Those potentially exposed are urged to check immunity, monitor for fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose, and rash, and call a provider before seeking in‑person care.
- The alert comes during a national surge, with about 2,012 U.S. cases reported in 2025; two MMR doses provide strong protection and most cases have involved unvaccinated people.