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

A traveler infected with measles 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 measles lawsuit involving a traveler who arrived aboard Cathay Pacific Flight CX 884 connected June 11. The traveler was infectious portion passing done Los Angeles County, perchance exposing others astatine LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.

The lawsuit marks the sixth measles corruption reported successful Los Angeles County this year. Health officials said the hazard of vulnerability could summation arsenic summertime question ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes planetary visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held successful the region.

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

According to wellness officials, anyone who was astatine the Tom Bradley International Terminal betwixt 10 a.m. and noon connected June 11 whitethorn person been exposed. Officials besides identified a imaginable vulnerability astatine the 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 with section wellness departments to notify passengers who were seated adjacent the infected traveler connected the planetary flight.

People who were astatine either determination during the listed times could make 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 with measles whitethorn person exposed passengers astatine LAX connected June 11. (Michael Yanow/NurPhoto)

"As measles cases increase, it is important that residents instrumentality steps to marque definite they are afloat protected," Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said. "The MMR vaccine is the safest and astir reliable mode to forestall measles and support 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 begins connected the look earlier spreading to the remainder of the body.

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