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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tour bus catches fire with multiple people on board in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Multiple units were in a Park-and-Ride lot in Montgomery County after a tour bus went up in flames while more than 10 people were on board. The fire happened shortly before 10:45 a.m. in the 15800 block of Georgia Avenue, near MD-200, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesman Pete Piringer said. Allegany County Public Schools dismissing early due to potential flooding Piringer said nine bus passengers and the driver are safe, while one passenger was taken to the hospital with minor smoke inhalation and non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of a nearby Metrobus helped the people on the tour bus. As of 11:23 a.m., the fire had been put out. In a statement shared with DC News Now, Coach USA wrote: As it relates to the earlier fire on our MTA 201 bus, there were ten passengers and our bus operator when it happened. Our bus operator noticed an issue with a tire which then caused the fire. She was able to pull over safely contact the fire department, get all the passengers and their luggage out safely. She's currently in another bus with the passengers to bring them to their destination. The safety of our customers and team members is of paramount importance, and in this case our operator who's trained for these situations did exactly what was required in ensuring all concerned were safe. Coach USA Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Economic Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Did Shakira's concert in New Jersey last week contribute to the spread of the world's most infectious disease? Here's what reports say
Synopsis After a Shakira concert in New Jersey, health officials warned fans about possible measles exposure. One infected person attended, raising concerns over the spread of this fast-moving disease among thousands at the venue. Thousands of Shakira fans might have been exposed to measles at her concert in New Jersey last week. The concert was held at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night and may have been a super-spreader event. ADVERTISEMENT A person with measles attended the concert while infected. It's unclear if they were vaccinated or not. The health warning says people at the show could show symptoms until June 6, as per reports. Shakira's concert was part of her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour. Fans, from the United States and South America alike, poured in for the tour. With Puerto Rico Singer Ozuna joining Shakira to perform their duet. The stadium can hold 8.2 million people, however, as New Jersey Transit was on strike, reaching the venue from Port Authority became arduous for fans, as many had to take Coach USA busesSo far this year, five measles cases have been confirmed in New York State, but no big outbreaks yet. In the US, fewer people are getting vaccines because some are scared of side effects and don't like being told to get shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says measles spreads super fast. It has the capacity to spread to at least 10 people from one infected individual, with germs lingering in the air for over two hours. Coughs and Sneezes are the major transmission reasons. ADVERTISEMENT The best way to stop it is by getting the MMR vaccine for Measles, Mumps, Rubella. Two doses work 97% of the time, says the CDC. The New Jersey Health Department told parents, doctors, and caregivers to watch out for symptoms and act fast. The alert also includes both shows at MetLife; people at the venue between 7:30 pm and 1am on May 15 may be at risk. Health officials haven't shared where the infected person sat, where they came from, or how they got to the concert. So far, no other measles cases linked to this person have been reported. Just before this, another measles alert was issued for Newark Liberty International Airport. ADVERTISEMENT The infected person passed through Terminal B between 12:30 pm and 4pm, possibly exposing many travelers. The airport case and the concert case are not believed to be related. Meanwhile, Texas is having the worst measles outbreak in 20 years, 722 cases, 92 hospitalizations, and 2 young girls died, as per Texas Health Officials mentioned in the outbreak in Texas started in a community with low vaccination rates. In 2000 the U.S. got the measles-free status, and now the officials are afraid they might lose this tag. ADVERTISEMENT The MetLife Stadium can hold up to 82,500 people, so a lot of fans may have been exposed. The concert was at the same venue, but officials say her fans aren't at risk from ADVERTISEMENT Q1. Was there a measles case at Shakira's concert?Yes, one person with measles was at the concert, officials confirmed. Q2. Does measles spread? Yes, measles can spread coughing, sneezing or air. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates. NEXT STORY
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Shakira's concert in New Jersey last week contribute to the spread of the world's most infectious disease? Here's what reports say
Thousands of Shakira fans might have been exposed to measles at her concert in New Jersey last week. The concert was held at MetLife Stadium on Thursday night and may have been a super-spreader event. A person with measles attended the concert while infected. It's unclear if they were vaccinated or not. The health warning says people at the show could show symptoms until June 6, as per reports. Shakira's concert was part of her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' tour. Fans, from the United States and South America alike, poured in for the tour. With Puerto Rico Singer Ozuna joining Shakira to perform their duet. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions and subtitles off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo The stadium can hold 8.2 million people, however, as New Jersey Transit was on strike, reaching the venue from Port Authority became arduous for fans, as many had to take Coach USA buses So far this year, five measles cases have been confirmed in New York State, but no big outbreaks yet. In the US, fewer people are getting vaccines because some are scared of side effects and don't like being told to get shots. Live Events The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says measles spreads super fast. It has the capacity to spread to at least 10 people from one infected individual, with germs lingering in the air for over two hours. Coughs and Sneezes are the major transmission reasons. The best way to stop it is by getting the MMR vaccine for Measles, Mumps, Rubella. Two doses work 97% of the time, says the CDC. The New Jersey Health Department told parents, doctors, and caregivers to watch out for symptoms and act fast. The alert also includes both shows at MetLife; people at the venue between 7:30 pm and 1am on May 15 may be at risk. Health officials haven't shared where the infected person sat, where they came from, or how they got to the concert. So far, no other measles cases linked to this person have been reported. Just before this, another measles alert was issued for Newark Liberty International Airport. The infected person passed through Terminal B between 12:30 pm and 4pm, possibly exposing many travelers. The airport case and the concert case are not believed to be related. Meanwhile, Texas is having the worst measles outbreak in 20 years, 722 cases, 92 hospitalizations, and 2 young girls died, as per Texas Health Officials mentioned in the reports. The outbreak in Texas started in a community with low vaccination rates. In 2000 the U.S. got the measles-free status, and now the officials are afraid they might lose this tag. The MetLife Stadium can hold up to 82,500 people, so a lot of fans may have been exposed. The concert was at the same venue, but officials say her fans aren't at risk from FAQs Q1. Was there a measles case at Shakira's concert? Yes, one person with measles was at the concert, officials confirmed. Q2. Does measles spread? Yes, measles can spread coughing, sneezing or air.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Major outbreak fears as world's most infectious disease hits Shakira concert at Metlife stadium
Shakira fans who partied at her concert are being warned that they could be infected with measles. Fans who attended her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' show at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Thursday night and early Friday morning may be infected, officials say. The warning, released by the New Jersey Department of Health, said potentially exposed individuals 'could develop symptoms as late as June 6'. They said an individual had attended the concert while infected with measles. It was not clear whether they were vaccinated. In a statement, the department said: '[We] are alerting residents about potential exposures associated with a newly identified case of measles in a non-New Jersey resident who attended a concert in New Jersey while infectious. 'Individuals — especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers — are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus.' There was no alert also issued for people on public transit, although at the time of the concert, the New Jersey Transit was on strike. There were buses, however, organized by Coach USA that brought some passengers from the Port Authority to New Jersey for the shows. This didn't trigger a warning. Further details of the case were not revealed, including where they sat in the stadium — that can seat 82,000 — or where they had traveled from. Officials said that, at present, no associated cases had been detected. Measles is a highly infectious disease that patients can pass to nine out of ten people exposed who are not vaccinated. It passes via droplets expelled via coughs and sneezes, which can hang in the air for up to two hours after a patient passes. Illness begins with flu-like symptoms, before a patient develops a characteristic rash which starts at the hairline and then spreads across the whole body. The disease is particularly dangerous for young children, with the CDC saying one in 20 unvaccinated children who are infected develop pneumonia while one in 1,000 suffer from encephalitis — or brain swelling that can cause permanent damage. One to three in every 1,000 unvaccinated children who are infected also die from the disease.
New York Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
There's No NJ Transit Service to Shakira's Concerts. Should Beyoncé Fans Worry?
A prolonged strike would have repercussions beyond complicating commutes: New Jersey Transit also shuttles fans to concerts and sporting events at the Prudential Center in Newark and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Among the first casualties of the looming strike were the trains and buses the agency had planned to provide for access to Shakira's concerts at MetLife on Thursday and Friday nights. It announced days before the strike deadline that it would cancel service to the concert on both nights. Beyoncé is scheduled to perform five times at MetLife over the next two weeks, raising fears among some concertgoers that they would encounter gridlock and frustrating delays, or perhaps be unable to get to the stadium at all. But the BeyHive may not have cause for concern: Many fans trying to get in and out of MetLife for Shakira's sold-out show on Thursday night were met with an efficient bus experience. Coach USA is providing service between the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and the stadium for Shakira's concerts, with service beginning at 4 p.m. Return trips begin at 10:45 p.m. Round-trip tickets cost $25, and reservations are required. A similar schedule is planned for Beyoncé's shows. On Thursday, concertgoers arriving at Port Authority were directed to its 42nd Street entrance, where they were quickly moved through a queue and received a wristband for their return trips. The total travel time for one New York Times reporter, from the bus terminal to the security gate at MetLife, was 50 minutes, and she arrived at the concert around 7 p.m. Other options to get to the stadium include driving or ride-share services. Traffic was heavy Thursday night, and some fans in cars were dropped off at the highway exit outside the arena and had to walk the rest of the way. As Shakira began to move into her final set of songs, with hits like 'Whenever, Wherever' and 'Waka Waka,' the first group of bus travelers made its way out of the stadium. Some fans began to sprint toward the bus, worried they would miss their reserved 10:45 p.m. trip. But more than a dozen buses were waiting to bring them back to New York.
