Measles Patient Spent Time In Westborough, Boston: State Health Officials

WESTBOROUGH, MA — An out-of-state visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles, according to the Massachusetts Department of Health.

The visitor arrived in Massachusetts at Boston Logan Airport on Dec. 11, stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Westborough, and had a departing flight on Dec. 12.

Here's when and where someone could have been exposed to this individual:

• Was at Logan Airport Terminal B, from 2:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. on Dec. 11
  • Arrived on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
• Stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough between 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12
• Was at Logan Airport Terminal C, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 12
  • Departed on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas, NV

The Massachusetts DPH said it's working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to find out more and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from the infected person.

Anyone who was exposed and begins to develop symptoms should call their healthcare provider before visiting in person, as that could put others at risk.

Early symptoms of measles can appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and may resemble a cold. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, as well as a rash. People with measles may be contagious up to four days before the rash appears and for four days after the rash appears.

“Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease,” said Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities."

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