Person With Measles Visited Several Boston Locations, Officials Say

BOSTON, MA — Health officials are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed after a person with measles visited several places in Boston last weekend.

The Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said the person visited Boston from June 7 to June 8.

The person visited several places in Boston while infectious. Any individuals who spent time in the following locations at the specific dates and times listed may have been exposed, health officials said:

• Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel (including restaurants in the hotel) between 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.
• The Museum of Fine Arts Boston between 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.
• Logan Airport Terminal C between 5 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.

On June 8, health officials said the person flew on JetBlue flight 639 to Miami on a flight that departed at 9:12 p.m.

“BPHC and DPH are working with the CDC to identify and notify passengers who may have been exposed,” health officials said. “As BPHC and DPH collect more information, they will notify the public and individuals directly.”

Measles is a highly contagious virus that begins with flu-like symptoms, including cough, high fever, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the face to the rest of the body.

Measles easily spreads when someone with the virus breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can also spread if people touch surfaces or items with the virus within 2 hours after the infected person was in the area. Measles infection can occur 7 to 21 days after direct or indirect contact with another person with measles.

Measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. Two doses are about 97 percent effective at preventing measles, while one dose is about 93 percent effective.

In Suffolk County, 94 percent of children have been fully vaccinated against measles, according to DPH data.

Unvaccinated individuals who have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider immediately, health officials said. They should also avoid public places (i.e. school, work, public transit, stores) and monitor for symptoms for 21 days.

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