Fourth Measles Case Confirmed in L.A. County

Infected individual visited LAX, restaurants while infectious

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The L.A. County Department of Public Health has confirmed its fourth measles case of the year. The infected individual flew into LAX from Singapore and visited several San Gabriel Valley fast food restaurants over the following days, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious virus.

Why it matters

Measles cases have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years as vaccination rates have fallen, allowing the virus to spread in communities with lower vaccine coverage. This latest case in L.A. County highlights the ongoing public health concerns around measles outbreaks and the importance of ensuring residents are fully protected through vaccination.

The details

The infected individual flew from Singapore to LAX on February 9 and visited a Burger King in Montebello, Taqueria El Atacor in Whittier, Domino's Pizza and a 7-Eleven in Montebello over the following days. Health officials are urging anyone who was in these locations during the specified time frames to monitor for measles symptoms.

  • The infected individual flew into LAX on February 9 around 7 p.m.
  • The individual visited a Burger King in Montebello on February 10 between 5:30-7 p.m.
  • The individual visited Taqueria El Atacor in Whittier on February 11 between 3-5 p.m.
  • The individual visited Domino's Pizza in Montebello on February 12 between 4-5:15 p.m.
  • The individual visited a 7-Eleven in Montebello on February 13 between 4:30-5:45 p.m.

The players

L.A. County Department of Public Health

The local public health agency that confirmed the fourth measles case in the county this year.

Dr. Muntu Davis

The L.A. County Health Officer who urged residents to ensure they are fully protected against measles through vaccination.

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What they’re saying

“As measles cases increase, it is important that residents take steps to make sure they are fully protected. The [measles-mumps-rubella] vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community.”

— Dr. Muntu Davis, L.A. County Health Officer (latimes.com)

What’s next

The monitoring deadline for symptoms ranges from March 2 at LAX until March 6 at the 7-Eleven for individuals who visited those spaces around the same time as the infected person.

The takeaway

This latest measles case in L.A. County underscores the ongoing public health threat posed by the highly contagious virus, especially as vaccination rates have declined in recent years. Ensuring residents are fully immunized through the MMR vaccine remains the best way to protect individuals and the broader community.