California warns of measles exposure in six counties from unvaccinated train passenger
- California public health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure spanning multiple counties after an infected and unvaccinated passenger traveled through the state via Amtrak trains and thruway buses.
- The warning comes as the US faces its largest measles resurgence in more than three decades, fueled largely by growing vaccine hesitancy.
- The California department of public health said the traveler passed through at least six counties – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
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- California public health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure spanning multiple counties after an infected and unvaccinated passenger traveled through the state via Amtrak trains and thruway buses.
- The warning comes as the US faces its largest measles resurgence in more than three decades, fueled largely by growing vaccine hesitancy.
- The California department of public health said the traveler passed through at least six counties – Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Joaquin – while making multiple transfers.
Sources: Guardian