Health Officials Say Traveler From Germany Carried Measles Through LAX Earlier This Month

May 30, 2024

The Los Angeles Times (5/29, Sholklapper) reports, “A traveler carrying measles flew from Munich, Germany, through Los Angeles on the way to Fresno Yosemite International Airport this month, exposing thousands of California travelers to the highly infectious disease, health officials have confirmed.” Public health officials “confirmed the case late Monday, bringing the total number of measles cases documented in California to nine for the year.” Currently, “no associated infections have been reported.”