Travelers Exposed To Measles In Essex County, Officials Say (Here's Where, When)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – A person who recently visited Newark Airport in New Jersey was infected with measles, authorities say.

According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), an out-of-state resident visited the airport while infectious last week. Anyone who was at these locations during the following times and days may have been exposed to measles:

• Terminal C – July 29, 2025, between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
• Terminal A – July 30, 2025, between 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM

Potentially exposed individuals, if infected, could develop symptoms as late as Aug. 20, health officials said.

According to the NJDOH:

“Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Measles can also cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and can lead to miscarriage in pregnant people, premature birth, or a low-birth-weight baby.”

The virus spreads easily through the air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. People can also get sick when they come in contact with mucus or saliva from an infected person, officials said.

As of Aug. 15, no additional associated cases in New Jersey have been identified, authorities said.

“Anyone who suspects an exposure or illness should call their local health department or a health care provider before going to any medical office or emergency department,” officials advised. “Special arrangements can be made for evaluation while also protecting other patients and medical staff from possible infection. Please do not visit a medical facility without calling ahead.”

Since the beginning of 2025, New Jersey has had a total of six confirmed cases of measles. In 2024, seven cases were reported, the NJDOH said.

• See Related: Rutgers Expert Says Measles Vaccines Are 'Safe' After NJ Outbreak

Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com