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North Carolina is on alert for a potential measles outbreak following a confirmed case at RDU airport and ongoing cases in South Carolina, with health officials advising on exposure risks and vaccination precautions.
Health officials warn travelers who were in Terminal 2 of Raleigh-Durham International Airport on December 10th between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. about potential measles exposure after an infected person traveled through the terminal. No current health risk at the airport has been identified, but unvaccinated individuals are advised to get vaccinated and monitor for symptoms until January 1, 2026. Measles remains highly contagious, and vaccination is the most effective prevention.
American Airlines flight 802 from North Carolina to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport turned back to Raleigh-Durham International Airport due to a possible mechanical issue with a cargo door on the Airbus A321, but landed safely with no emergency declared. Passengers were put on another aircraft to continue their journey. This incident comes after American Airlines recently purchased 260 planes, including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane, to expand its fleet and network.