Fourth measles case confirmed in L.A. County; person visited LAX, restaurants while infectious
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A fourth measles case has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, prompting renewed calls from health officials for residents to ensure they are protected against the highly contagious virus.The infected individual flew from Singapore to Los Angeles International Airport on Feb.9 aboard Singapore Airlines Flight 38.
The plane landed at about 7 p.m.following a 14-hour journey, according to the L.A.
County Department of Public Health.Over the following days, the individual visited a few San Gabriel Valley fast food restaurants, potentially exposing others to the measles virus.“As measles cases increase, it is important that residents take steps to make sure they are fully protected,” L.A.
County Health Officer Dr.Muntu Davis said in a statement.
“The [measles-mumps-rubella] vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community.”The health department did not respond to questions from The Times regarding the sex or age of the infected individual, who was described in a statement as “a resident who recently traveled internationally.” California The Department of Public Health confirms the first 2026 measles cases in Los Angeles County, urges protection before traveling.After arriving at and leaving the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the individual visited restaurants and convenience stores throughout Whittier and Montebello.The individual ate at a Burger King in Montebello, 1212 West Beverly Blvd., on Feb.10 between 5:30 and 7 p.m.
The next day, the person dined at Taqueria El Atacor, 11156 1/2 Whittier Blvd.in Whittier, between 3 and 5 p.m.The final two stops in Montebello were at Domino’s Pizza, 803 West Whittier Blvd., between 4 p.m.
and 5:15 p.m.on Feb.
12; and 7-Eleven, 1106 West Beverly Blvd., on Feb.13 between 4:30 p.m.
and 5:45 p.m.Those who were in the Bradley Terminal (Terminal B) on Feb....