LOADINGERROR LOADING Thousands of people may have been exposed to measles in New Jersey after attending a sold-out Shakira concert last week, health officials said.
People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person,” the Health Department said.
A Health Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment Thursday on where the person was seated and whether new cases have since been identified.
Health officials are encouraging residents to get up to date on their vaccinations and be aware of the virus’ symptoms.
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A sold-out Shakira concert last week may have exposed thousands of people in New Jersey to measles, according to health officials.
According to a Tuesday announcement from the state’s Department of Health, an out-of-state resident who contracted the highly contagious virus was present at the “Whenever, Wherever” singer’s May 15 performance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The person arrived at the stadium at 7:30 p.m., though it was unclear exactly where they were seated. M. up until one in the morning. M. the morning after. Visitors to the stadium, which can accommodate 82,500 people, may have been exposed to the virus during those hours. The virus can be particularly harmful to children, leading to respiratory and neurological issues as well as death.
“The virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area and is easily spread by coughing or sneezing. According to the Health Department, people can also become ill after coming into contact with an infected person’s mucus or saliva.
By Tuesday, no further cases linked to the person had been found. The location of the individual’s seat and whether any new cases have been identified since were not immediately addressed by a Health Department spokesperson when HuffPost asked for comment on Thursday.
Residents are being advised by health officials to stay informed about the symptoms of the virus and to update their vaccinations. These include a high fever, runny nose, cough, watery red eyes, and rash, which typically shows up three to five days after the onset of symptoms.
For the purpose of preventing possible spread, anyone who suspects exposure or illness is advised to contact a health care provider before visiting an emergency room or doctor’s office.
The Health Department stated that “special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection.”.
The health warning appears as the U.S. A. has the second-highest number of cases of the virus, which was deemed eradicated in the United States. S. in twenty-five years, in 2000.
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As of last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 1,024 confirmed cases of measles and three associated deaths have occurred in 31 states this year.
In 96 percent of cases, the individuals involved were either unvaccinated or had an unclear vaccination status. The majority of hospitalized patients were younger than five years old.
