Southland/Measles—
The Los Angeles County Department of Health is investigating another measles case. This case involves a visitor who traveled by train and bus in the Southland. Also, the person reportedly was contagious while visiting at least one public location in Los Angeles County.
Health officials say anyone who was in the following locations on these dates may have been exposed to measles.
“The visitor arrived in Los Angeles on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief (Train 3) on September 12 and was at Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. They departed Los Angeles at 10:55 a.m. to Bakersfield on Amtrak Thruway Bus Route 5717.
People who were at the above location on September 12, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. may be at risk of developing measles from 7 to 21 days after exposure. These individuals should confirm their protection against measles. People who have had measles in the past or received the recommended measles vaccine are likely protected but should still monitor for symptoms. Those who are unimmunized or have unknown measles immunization status are at higher risk and should monitor for symptoms closely. Anyone who remains symptom-free for more than 21 days after being exposed is no longer considered at risk.” From a LACounty Dept. of Health news release.
Also, travelers seated near the infected person on the train and bus reportedly will be notified by health officials. As of this week, 3,471 measles cases have been reported this year, resulting in four measles-related deaths. A recent local measles case was reported in Universal City last August.
