The Mass. Division of Public Well being issued an alert of a doable publicity of measles from a world customer.
In accordance with DPH, the individual traveled by means of Boston to Amsterdam utilizing public transportation on Saturday, June 22 whereas infectious.
DPH says publicity to that particular person might have occurred at 11:40 a.m. on the Dartmouth Coach bus line in Hanover, NH. From Dartmouth School to Boston, MA arriving at Logan Airport (Boston, MA) at roughly 2:40 p.m.
Then from 2:40 p.m. to eight:40 p.m. at Terminal E on Flight KLM6016 from Boston to Amsterdam departing from Gate E5
The New Hampshire Division of Well being and Human Providers additionally confirmed the person was within the following areas:
June 20-22: Dartmouth School campus, Hanover
June 20-22: The Hanover Inn, 2 E Wheelock Avenue, Hanover
June 20, 3pm: Hanover Scoops, 57 S Essential Avenue, Hanover
June 20-22: Lou’s Restaurant and Bakery, 30 S Essential Avenue, Hanover (one meal on unknown date and time)
In accordance with the Division of Well being, Measles is extra simply unfold than virtually every other illness.
Signs of measles embrace excessive fever, cough, runny nostril, and watery eyes a number of days earlier than creating a physique rash.
Authorities say anybody who exhibits signs ought to name their healthcare supplier earlier than visiting an workplace, clinic, or emergency division.
“Measles is a extremely contagious airborne illness that has seen a rise in instances and outbreaks worldwide,” stated Public Well being Commissioner Robbie Goldstein, MD, PhD. “People who find themselves not vaccinated are at higher threat of an infection. One of the simplest ways for individuals to guard themselves from this illness is to verify they’re vaccinated.”