Urgent health alert issued over measles exposure at major airport

Urgent health alert issued over measles exposure at major airportHealth officials have warned that one person was diagnosed with the highly infectious disease after travelling internationally and moving through a busy airportNewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter02:44, 23 Apr 2026View ImageKey symptoms include a high fever, coughing, sneezing, red and sore watery eyes and a rash(Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF)Travelers at a busy airport have been warned of exposure to a case of measles.‌New Jersey health officials have warned that one person was diagnosed with the highly infectious illness after travelling internationally and moving through Newark Liberty International Airport.‌Health officials said individuals who were at Newark Liberty's Terminal B between 530am and 9am April 14 may have been exposed to measles, CBS News reported.‌Key symptoms include a high fever, coughing, sneezing, red and sore watery eyes and a rash.Health officials said symptoms could develop as late as May 11 if the virus has been contracted.Article continues belowNo related cases have been identified.