The number of confirmed measles cases has increased alarmingly in Europe and America, which has led to the health authorities of several countries to urge its citizens to take precautions.
However, the alerts went on in the United States after a Shakira concert, after the health authorities of that country carried out an investigation before the possible massive measles exposure during one of its recent concerts.
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On Thursday, May 15, the performer was presented Metlife, located at East Rutherford, New Jersey. However, what began as a memorable night took an unexpected turn. This Tuesday, May 20, the State Health Department announced an investigation for a possible mass exposure to measles, after confirming that a infected person attended the concert.
They alert Shakira fans
American health authorities have pointed out that the fan - of which they have not released their name or other details - is a New Jersey resident, so he could infect more people between 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 and 00:01 hours in the morning of 16.
That is why the State Health Department urged all fans who attended the concert to attend any medical office or emergency services in a hospital if they present discomforts. They also affirmed the importance of vaccinating.
According to The Associated Press agency, the United States exceeded 1,000 measles cases on Friday, and Texas still represents the vast majority of cases in an outbreak that also spread the measles to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Other states with active outbreaks - which centers for the control and prevention of diseases in the United States (CDC) define as three or more related cases - are Indiana, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
