The CDC has raised its alert about measles risks for travelers, noting 62 cases linked to airborne potential contagion in the U.S. this year. After initial investigations, measles was confirmed to have spread among airline passengers in some instances. Public alerts about possible exposures in airports have become more frequent due to the contagious nature of the virus. The agency emphasizes global risks without specifying high-incidence countries, highlighting outbreaks in nearby Mexico and Canada as contributing factors to the situation.
Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings including travel hubs like airports and train stations, on public transportation like airplanes and trains, at tourist attractions, and at large, crowded events.
Since the beginning of the year, the CDC has received at least 62 reports of travelers who were contagious with the highly transmissible virus while flying into the U.S. or within the country.
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