MEASLES – USA (32): (NEVADA) LAS VEGAS STRIP
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Date: Sat 13 Apr 2024
Source: KTNV [edited]
https://www.ktnv.com/news/out-of-state-visitor-diagnosed-with-measles-possibly-exposed-those-on-las-vegas-strip
An out-of-state visitor has been diagnosed with measles and possibly
exposed others on the Las Vegas Strip. On Friday [12 Apr 2024], the
Southern Nevada Health District said the person traveled to Clark
County from out of state and stopped by several locations in the
valley between Mon 1 Apr and Sat 6 Apr. The Health District said they
don’t know if the person was immunized or their condition, as of
Friday night.
According to the Health District, they are informing individuals and
the public who could have been exposed at the following locations
during that time frame:
- MGM Grand
- Grand Wok Noodle Bar on Mon 1 Apr at approximately 5 p.m.
- International Smoke Restaurant on Tue 2 Apr at approximately 5 p.m.
- MGM Fitness Center on Tue 2 Apr at approximately 9 a.m.
- Cirque du Soleil’s Ka on Tue 2 Apr
- The food court at MGM on Wed 3 Apr
- Harry Reid International Airport (Terminal 1) on Sat 6 Apr, arriving
at approximately 6 a.m. and departing at approximately 9 a.m. from the
A7-A15 Gate area.
In addition to those known locations, the district said the individual
“visited locations through Las Vegas and Henderson.” The district
states the measles virus can live for up to 2 hours in the air after a
person who is infected leaves the area.
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, with
a distinctive rash that usually appears one to 4 days after the early
symptoms. Measles can spread approximately 4 days before the rash
appears and 4 days after, according to the Health District.
Because measles can be highly contagious, the Health District said
people who may have been exposed should contact their health-care
providers if they develop symptoms within 21 days after visiting those
locations. They should also review their immunization status and
contact their health-care providers if they are not fully immunized
against measles or have not already had the virus.