Measles Spreads: Two New Colorado Cases Tied to Out-of-State Visitor

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported two additional measles cases linked to the same outbreak.

out-of-state traveler

Who passed through Denver International Airport in May.

Authorities stated that the newest cases involve two unvaccinated individuals living in El Paso County. According to officials, these adults do not know each other but were present at the airport simultaneously on May 14th.

There have now been five confirmed cases of measles associated with the out-of-state traveler, who arrived in Denver on May 13 on Turkish Airlines flight 201. Those include that traveler, two Colorado residents

on that flight

, and currently, two El Paso County residents who were present at the airport during the specified exposure window.

Authorities stated that individuals from El Paso County who visited these sites were contagious during these periods, potentially exposing others present within these specific timeframes:
1. Location 1 – Dates and Times:
2. Location 2 – Dates and Times:
3. Location 3 – Dates and Times:
4. Location 4 – Dates and Times:

Location	Address	Date/Time	When symptoms may develop
Love’s Travel Stop/Carl’s Jr.	748 22 Road Grand Junction, CO	Tuesday, May 27 6 – 10 p.m.	Through June 17
Maverick Gas Station	2588 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO	Wednesday, May 28 9 – 11:30 a.m.	Through June 18
King Soopers	1750 W. Uintah St. Colorado Springs, CO	Saturday, May 31 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM	Through June 21

CDPHE advised anyone who was at these locations to monitor for symptoms, which usually develop between seven to 21 days after exposure. Anyone showing symptoms is encouraged to immediately contact their health care provider or call an urgent care center or emergency department. They said to be sure to call ahead so that the medical professionals can prevent additional exposures.

The symptoms consist of fever, coughing, a runny nose, reddened eyes, and a facial rash that subsequently extends across the body.

So far, nine confirmed cases of measles have been reported in the state. The CDPHE states that measles is uncommon in Colorado. In 2024, there were no recorded cases within the state.