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A second resident of Arapahoe County has tested positive for measles, following exposure on a flight that landed at Denver International Airport, health officials disclosed on Thursday.
The flight, potentially transmitting the disease, was Turkish Airlines Flight 201, arriving from Istanbul, Turkey, on May 13, 2025. Both a vaccinated adult from Arapahoe County and an unvaccinated toddler from the same county were passengers on this flight, according to public health officials. It’s believed that a third individual involved in the flight was the source of the infection, having been contagious while onboard and eventually staying at a local hotel before departing again[1][2][3].
Authorities are in the process of reaching out to passengers, crew, and families of lap children on the flight, who might have been exposed to measles. If you were on Turkish Airlines Flight 201 and exhibit symptoms of measles, it’s advised to contact your local health department[1][2].
[1] https://reference.cdc.gov/tips/measles-exposure.htm[2] https://www.denverhealth.org/services/public-health-inspections/cdc/measles[3] https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
- The policy regarding public health safety is urging those who were on Turkish Airlines Flight 201, arriving from Istanbul on May 13, 2025, to contact their local health department if they exhibit symptoms of measles, as they might have been exposed.
- This latest measles case in Arapahoe County was a passenger on Turkish Airlines Flight 201, highlighting the importance of vaccination, particularly in the realm of public health.
- As a response to this recent measles outbreak, local politics are considering stricter legislation mandating vaccinations, as a means of preventing further medical-conditions related to measles in the community.
- The arts and science community have teamed up to promote health-and-wellness through education, collaborating with health departments to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations in light of this measles outbreak, particularly focusing on Turkish Airlines Flight 201.
