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Measles-infected Universal Studios visitor spent whole day at the park
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Public health officials are investigating after a person spent 11 hours at Universal Studios Hollywood while infected with the measles, possibly exposing other parkgoers.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department warned that people who visited the attraction on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. could have been exposed to the contagious viral respiratory disease.
“With summer travel underway, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases may increase,” said Muntu Davis, county public health officer. “We urge everyone to confirm their immunity and get the MMR vaccine if needed, especially before traveling and attending crowded events.”
Measles Patient May Have Exposed People To Virus At SoCal Theme Park
LOS ANGELES, CA — Public health officials are investigating another case of measles confirmed in Los Angeles County this year and warned that members of the public may have been exposed at Universal Studios Hollywood last month.
Anyone who was at the theme park between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. July 26 may have been exposed to the virus. Authorities are investigating whether people at additional locations may have ben exposed, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
People who were at the park may be at risk of developing measles seven to 21 days after exposure, according to the health department.
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Measles panic at popular SoCal theme park after infected guest roamed for hours
A trip to Universal Studios Hollywood came with a frightening plot twist after a measles-infected guest spent 11 hours inside the packed park, sparking a public health alert.
Health officials warned Wednesday that anyone who visited the Southern California attraction on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus.
The alert comes as measles continues its dramatic resurgence across the US.
The country has recorded 2,371 confirmed cases in 2026 as of late July, the highest annual total since 1991, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“With summer travel underway, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases may increase,” Muntu Davis, county public health officer wrote. “We urge everyone to confirm their immunity and get the MMR vaccine if needed, especially before traveling and attending crowded events.”
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