Shakira Concert in NJ Triggers Measles Outbreak Warning

A measles outbreak has been linked to a recent Shakira concert in New Jersey, prompting health officials to issue an urgent warning. The concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 may have created a superspreader event, with one infected attendee potentially exposing hundreds of others. Health officials are concerned as the disease is highly contagious and symptoms may not appear until late June.

Measles, which was officially eliminated in the US in 2000 but has seen a resurgence due to declining vaccination rates, has been reported in over 1,000 cases across 31 states this year. The CDC has confirmed at least three deaths linked to the outbreak. Following a similar alert last week, New Jersey health officials have issued a warning, advising attendees of potential exposure.

Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/shakira-concertgoers-issued-urgent-warning-after-measles-outbreak