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New Jersey Issues Measles Alert for Newark Liberty Airport After Infectious Traveler Passed Through Terminals B and C

Travelers who visited Terminals B or C on Dec. 19 should watch for symptoms through Jan. 2.

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.