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Arab Times
10 hours ago
- Health
- Arab Times
CDC warns of measles risk at airports and on flights, urges vaccination
NEW YORK, May 31: The CDC is urging unvaccinated Americans to cancel upcoming flights amid rising concerns over measles transmission on airplanes. The agency has upgraded its travel warning after discovering that the highly contagious virus is spreading aboard US flights. Previously, the CDC advised travelers to "consider making alternative travel plans" if they were unvaccinated. The new guidance now recommends postponing trips altogether until vaccination can be obtained. An estimated 10 percent of US adults—around 25 million people—may lack immunity to measles, either because they never received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or because their immunity has waned over time. Recent measles cases have been reported at major US airports amid a resurgence linked to low vaccination rates. After investigating dozens of infectious passengers on flights, the CDC confirmed at least one instance of measles transmission during air travel. Consequently, the agency now recommends all US travelers be fully vaccinated before any international trip. Additionally, doctors are encouraged to provide extra measles vaccines to domestic travelers headed to Texas, where more than 700 infections have been reported this year. In its latest update released Wednesday, the CDC warned that measles can be contracted in various travel settings, including airports, train stations, public transportation, tourist attractions, and crowded events. Since early 2025, the CDC has received 62 reports of measles cases linked to air travel within or into the US. An investigation of 50 infected passengers confirmed at least one case of virus spread on a flight, typically between passengers seated close together. The latest alert was issued after three passengers on the same Turkish Airlines flight to Denver International Airport tested positive for measles, including one vaccinated adult. Although precise data on unvaccinated US adults is limited, historical estimates indicate about 10 percent may lack immunity. This figure translates to roughly 25 million adults out of a population of 258 million potentially vulnerable to measles. Most confirmed cases—around 90 percent—are linked to domestic outbreaks rather than infections acquired abroad. Measles symptoms usually appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include a blotchy rash, fever, cough, and runny nose. The virus spreads through airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes, which can linger in the air for up to two hours. Measles poses particular dangers to young children; the CDC reports that one in 20 unvaccinated infected children develop pneumonia, and one in 1,000 suffer fatal brain swelling.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ground stop at Denver airport amid storms; hundreds of flights delayed
DENVER (KDVR) — A ground stop was issued at the Denver International Airport amid thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as storms could be strong to severe and produce large hail or tornadoes in the Eastern Plains. According to the Federal Aviation Administration website, a ground stop was issued through 5 p.m. at DIA due to thunderstorms. Additionally, a ground delay was issued through the evening with an average delay of 71 minutes due to thunderstorms, according to the FAA website. Layover, delayed flight at DIA? Unique things to see in every concourse According to the online flight tracking tool FlightAware, 537 flights out in and out of the Denver airport are delayed as of 4:30 p.m. The good news is that only three flights in or out of DIA were canceled. Each of the canceled flights were arrivals from other cities on Southwest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Ground stop goes into effect at Denver International Airport
A ground stop is in effect at Denver International Airport. It is due to thunderstorms that are passing through Colorado's high plains. Faina Gurevich / Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration order will be in effect until 5 p.m.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Plane heading to Denver from Tampa possibly struck by lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A plane heading to Denver from Tampa was possibly struck by lightning on Sunday. Video footage from the plane showed the tarmac with numerous emergency vehicles after the plane landed. 'On May 25, Flight 168 from Tampa International Airport to Denver International Airport sustained a possible lightning strike while inbound to DEN and landed safely. Our maintenance teams took the aircraft out of service for inspection. There were no injuries,' a Southwest Airlines spokesperson said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Possible Lightning Strike' Hits Southwest Airlines Plane During Memorial Day Weekend Storms
A Southwest Airlines plane heading into Denver from Tampa was likely hit by lightning as it descended during storms on Sunday evening. In a statement the airline said Flight 168 'sustained a possible lightning strike' but landed safely at Denver International Airport and no injuries were reported. Emergency crews at the airport responded to the plane following protocol, according to local reports. Maintenance teams also took the aircraft out of service for inspection, the airline said. A passenger on the flight told KUSA that a loud bang was heard throughout the plane's cabin as they experienced rough turbulence about 20 minutes before landing. (MORE: Could We See The First Tropical Storm Of 2025 This Week?) Denver International Airport reported both in-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning in several observations from just over an hour before landing, to just before the flight landed, according to senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman. He added that radar showed thundershowers extended from near DIA into the plains east of the airport and 'This is a challenge flying into and out of Denver this time of year, as afternoon and evening thunderstorms can be almost a daily occurrence.' Commercial passenger planes are designed to withstand lightning and the National Weather Service says planes are hit by lightning an 'average of one to two times a year.' Storms across parts of the south and central United States caused travel delays during the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, with hundreds of delays reported at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and in Denver on Sunday and Monday as travelers made their way back home. MORE ON - Wet, Stormy Pattern Persists For South - NOAA Predicts More Active Than Average Hurricane Season
