Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn

A traveler infected pinch bales whitethorn person exposed passengers astatine Los Angeles International Airport and guests astatine a adjacent edifice aft arriving successful Los Angeles County earlier this month, wellness officials said Wednesday.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said it is investigating a confirmed bales lawsuit involving a traveler who arrived aboard Cathay Pacific Flight CX 884 connected June 11. The traveler was infectious while passing done Los Angeles County, perchance exposing others astatine LAX and nan Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

The lawsuit marks nan sixth bales infection reported successful Los Angeles County this year. Health officials said nan consequence of vulnerability could summation arsenic summertime recreation ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes world visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held successful nan region.

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A 3D illustration shows bales microorganism particles. (iStock)

According to wellness officials, anyone who was astatine nan Tom Bradley International Terminal betwixt 10 a.m. and noon connected June 11 whitethorn person been exposed. Officials besides identified a imaginable vulnerability astatine nan Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, located astatine 5711 W. Century Blvd., betwixt 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. that aforesaid day.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is moving pinch section wellness departments to notify passengers who were seated adjacent nan infected traveler connected nan world flight.

People who were astatine either location during nan listed times could create symptoms betwixt 7 and 21 days aft exposure, officials said. The past time to show for symptoms is July 2.

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Los Angeles International Airport is seen successful Los Angeles, California. Health officials said a traveler infected pinch bales whitethorn person exposed passengers astatine LAX connected June 11. (Michael Yanow/NurPhoto)

"As measles cases increase, it is important that residents return steps to make judge they are afloat protected," Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said. "The MMR vaccine is nan safest and astir reliable measurement to forestall bales and protect yourself, your family, and your community."

Travelers exit a terminal astatine Los Angeles International Airport successful Los Angeles connected Monday, March 23, 2026. (Ethan Swope/AP Photo)

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Symptoms see fever, cough, runny nose, reddish and watery eyes, followed by a rash that typically originates connected nan look earlier spreading to nan remainder of nan body.

Fox News Digital reached retired to nan Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for further remark but did not person a response.