The most recent concert of Shakira last May 15 in New Jersey It has become a public health problem. US authorities detected that during the show there was a massive exposure to the measles.
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They detect measles cases in Shakira concert
Last Thursday Shakira gave an emotional concert at the stadium Metlife of New Jersey. The show attended by 80 thousand people was attended by the singer Ozuna to interpret the theme “Monotony”.
However, the show has become with the days of concern. This Tuesday, May 20, the Health Department of the state of New Jersey He informed that he detected a possible mass exposure to the virus of the measles.
Health authorities confirmed that the concert was attended by a sick person of measles. The infected person would not live in the state of New Jersey and could have triggered multiple infections in the stadium located in East Rutherford.
They ask attendees to contact doctors in case of symptoms
Given the possible exposure to this aggressive virusthe health authorities of New Jersey They have asked attendees to contact their doctor Before going to any emergency office or service to receive treatment. These special measures would be to prevent greater spread.
So far no new cases of measles in New Jersey. However, the authorities maintain the caution Well this virus It is easily spread through the air.
In addition, it should be taken into account that symptoms may appear between 8 and 12 days after contagion. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) lists the following key symptoms in the measles:
- High fever
- Rhinorrhea
- Intense diarrhea
- Small White spots On the inner face of the cheek
- Exanthema, that is, red spots that spread from the neck and face to the rest of the body
At the moment, North America Live a strong measles outbreak that has hit Canada, United States and Mexico. In this regard, the infectologist Alejandro Macías explained during a live broadcast:
Measles does not forgive. If the vaccination rate goes down, there will eventually be outbreaks. Even if measles was eliminated. That was what happened in Texas and Chihuahua.
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