Summary
- A measles case was reported on United Airlines Flight 5591 from LA to Fresno, with many passengers at risk.
- Symptoms of measles include a runny nose, fever, watery eyes, and a rash pattern.
- Concerns have arisen over the exposure and spread of measles following a previous incident at LAX.
On Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, a case of measles was reported in Fresno, California, among over 150 cases of the extremely communicable virus. This illness is of particular concern as the passenger in question, who has since been diagnosed with the virus, had recently traveled onboard a United Airlines flight, one which was nearly 70% full at the time, according to reports.
The flight in question was United Airlines Flight 5591, a scheduled daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) operated by United’s regional contractor SkyWest Airlines. Following the announcement of the individual’s diagnosis,…
