Overview

• The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed that a non-New Jersey resident with measles attended Shakira’s sold-out concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15.
• Health officials are advising attendees to monitor for measles symptoms, which include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash, potentially appearing as late as June 6.
• Measles, a highly contagious airborne virus, can linger in enclosed spaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left.
• No secondary cases linked to the concert have been confirmed as of Tuesday, but the alert comes during a national measles outbreak with over 1,000 cases reported in 2025, including three deaths.
• Officials emphasize the importance of up-to-date MMR vaccinations and recommend contacting healthcare providers before visiting medical facilities if exposure or symptoms are suspected.