Plane Travelers Could Be Exposed as Measles Confirmed in Another State

U.S. health officials have confirmed a measles case in a new state, amid fears that travelers at a busy metropolitan airport may have been exposed to the virus. According to the Washington Post , the virus was confirmed in an individual in Howard County, Maryland , who had recently returned from international travel. Though unrelated to the severe outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, which saw over 200 cases and two deaths, the Maryland case adds to a growing list of concerns. Local authorities are tracing potential exposures at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Maryland and Dulles International Airport in Virginia, which serves the Washington/Baltimore area. With…..

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