New Jersey Department of Health has a critical warning
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
NEWARK, NJ — If you traveled through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on the Friday before Christmas, the New Jersey Department of Health has a critical warning for you.
Health officials confirmed on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, that an international traveler infected with measles passed through the airport on December 19—traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year. With over 51,000 flights scheduled nationwide that day, thousands of passengers may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.
🕒 Exposure Timeline and Locations
The infected individual, who is not a New Jersey resident, spent a significant amount of time navigating the airport’s busiest hubs.
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Date: December 19, 2025
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Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Locations:
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Terminal B: The primary arrival point for international flights and select domestic carriers.
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Terminal C: The major hub for United Airlines.
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While it is unclear if the passenger spent the entire 12-hour window inside the airport, the Department of Health is treating both terminals as potential exposure sites.
🤒 What to Watch For: Symptoms and Timing
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth; the virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room.
If you were at Newark Airport during the window above, you should monitor your health closely through January 2, 2026.
Key Symptoms Include:
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High fever and cough.
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Runny nose and watery eyes.
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A distinctive red, blotchy rash appearing 3 to 5 days after the initial symptoms.
⚠️ Urgent Health Advice: If you suspect you have measles, call your doctor or the emergency room before arriving. This allows healthcare workers to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus to other patients.
📈 A Growing National Trend
Decades after measles was considered eradicated in the United States, the disease is making a troubling comeback.
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Nationwide: The U.S. has seen over 2,000 cases this year.
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New Jersey: The state has recorded 11 cases in 2025, an increase from seven last year.
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Newark Airport: This marks the fourth time this year a measles-infected traveler has passed through EWR, with the most recent previous case occurring in October.
While none of the previous airport incidents this year resulted in a local outbreak, health officials remain on high alert due to falling vaccination rates in certain regions.
Measles Exposure Fast Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Exposure Date | December 19, 2025 |
| Airport Terminals | Terminal B and Terminal C |
| Critical Monitor Date | Through January 2, 2026 |
| Contagion Level | Very High (Airborne) |
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Why won’t they disclose what country the infected foreigner is from