DENVER (KDVR) — Public health officials say there are additional locations now known to be potential measles exposure locations, and also that a recent international traveler at Denver International Airport led to three more measles cases.
On Sunday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and El Paso County Public Health announced that two unvaccinated, adult El Paso County residents had confirmed measles cases. Both adults, who are unrelated, were at DIA around the same time on Wednesday, May 14, and both are recovering at home.
The health officials reported on Thursday that another Colorado passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201 that arrived in Denver on May 13 has been confirmed to be positive for measles. The vaccinated adult, who is from Arapahoe County, is recovering at home.
CDPHE said that this brings the total number of measles cases associated with an out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious to six. There were four people on the flight who were infected, including three Colorado residents, and two El Paso County residents who were at the airport.
Here’s where health officials say that individuals may have been exposed to measles. Anyone who was there should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and avoid public gatherings or high-risk settings.
| Location | Date/time | When symptoms may develop |
| Love’s Travel Stop/Carls Jr. 748 22 Road Grand Junction, CO 81505 |
Tuesday, May 27 6 – 10 p.m. |
Through June 17 |
| Maverick Gas Station 2588 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 |
Wednesday, May 28 9 – 11:30 a.m. |
Through June 18 |
| King Soopers 1750 W. Uintah St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
Saturday, May 31 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
Through June 21 |
The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, when given within 72 hours of exposure, can prevent infection. It’s also the best way to protect yourself, according to health officials.
Anyone who was at the locations is asked to immediately contact their health care provider by phone, or call an urgent care or emergency department, where you should explain you’ve likely been exposed. Calling ahead prevents additional exposures.
Measles is a highly contagious disease. Colorado health officials said that measles can spread through the air via coughs and sneezes, and can remain in the air up to two hours after the person has left. The officials said that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines provide strong protection and is the best protection.
