Health authorities track a possible measles outbreak among those attendees to the Shakira concert in NJ.
The New Jersey health authorities issued a public alert after confirming that a non -resident assistant, infected with measles, was present during the concert of the Colombian singer, Shakira, held at the Metlife Stadium on May 15 and 16. The event, which brought together tens of thousands of fans, could have exposed the highly contagious virus attendees, triggering urgent tracking and prevention efforts.
He New Jersey Health Department He explained that the infected person – whose origin has not been disclosed – was in the enclosure between 7:30 p.m. on May 15 and 01:00 hours of 16, a period in which the virus could spread through respiratory droplets in a closed and massive space. Measles, which remains active in the air up to two hours after exposure, represents a particular risk for those who are not vaccinated or have compromised immune systems.
Shakira concert attendees could present symptoms until June 6
According to the State Health Department, those affected could develop symptoms until June 6. Among the signals to be monitored, they include:
- High fever (greater than 38 ° C).
- Persistent cough, nasal secretion and conjunctivitis.
- Cutaneous eruption that begins on the face and extends to the body, appearing 3-5 days after the first symptoms.
Serious complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis, are possible, especially in young children, adults not vaccinated and pregnant, who face premature delivery risks.
“The virus spreads easily through air when someone coughs or sneezes and can remain in the air up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. People can also get sick when they come into contact with mucus or saliva of an infected person.” It is read in the New Jersey Department of Health.
This incident occurs in the middle of a national outbreak that already exceeds 935 cases in 2025, the worst since 1990. Stanford experts warn that, if the fall in child vaccination rates persists, the United States could see measles as an endemic disease in the next 20 years. New Jersey, where no additional cases have been reported so far, maintains close surveillance in collaboration with local health networks.
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For her part, the Colombian singer, Shakira, who continues to perform concerts of her tour “Women no longer cry World Tour”, has not publicly pronounced on this health issue. And the dates of their next concerts remain unchanged.
