Health
California issues measles warning across six counties after infected passenger travels by train
California officials warned of possible measles exposure from an unvaccinated train traveler, according to The Guardian.
The short version
- An unvaccinated traveler with measles traveled through California on Amtrak trains and buses, prompting warnings across six counties.[The Guardian]
- People who traveled on the affected trains, buses, or spent time in transit stations along the route may have been exposed.[The Guardian]
- California health officials are working with local and federal authorities to track down and notify exposed individuals.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- An unvaccinated passenger infected with measles traveled through California via Amtrak trains and thruway buses starting on September 10.[The Guardian]
- The traveler passed through Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties before leaving California for Denver.[The Guardian]
- The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with local health departments and federal agencies to trace and notify exposed individuals.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The exact number of people exposed during the traveler's transit across California remains unconfirmed.[The Guardian]
Sources
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