Back of a person with measles (Photo – wellcomecollection)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to an international traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), at least one other public location, and healthcare settings in Los Angeles County.
By News Desk
According to Public Health, the traveler arrived on Viva Aerobus Flight #518 at the Tom Bradley International Airport (TBIT), Terminal B, gate 201A, on January 26. Individuals who were in Terminal B between 10:45 pm on January 26 and 1:00 am on January 27 may have been exposed to the measles virus.
In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), passengers seated near the infected traveler will be notified by their respective local health departments. The CDC and local public health departments routinely work together to investigate communicable disease exposures on international flights to the United States.
Public Health also identified an additional potential exposure site. Individuals who were at Dunkin’ Donuts, located at 22020 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills, on January 30, 2026, between 3 p.m. and 4:45 p.m., may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure to this case.
People who were present at the identified locations during the specified dates and times may develop measles symptoms between 7 and 21 days after exposure. Public Health advises these individuals to confirm whether they are already protected against measles. Those who have not had measles in the past or have not received the recommended measles vaccine may not be protected. Individuals who are unprotected or whose immunization status is unknown should monitor themselves for symptoms. Those who remain symptom-free more than 21 days after exposure are no longer considered at risk.
For individuals exposed at LAX, the last day to monitor for symptoms is February 16. For those exposed at the Dunkin’ Donuts location, the last day to monitor for symptoms is February 20.
Affected healthcare facilities are directly notifying patients and staff who may have been exposed. Public Health is continuing to identify any additional potential exposure sites in Los Angeles County and assess the risk for others who may have been exposed.
This is the second case of measles reported by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in 2026. As measles outbreaks continue to occur in the United States and internationally, Public Health advises everyone to ensure they are fully protected before traveling.
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