local
Were you at Burbank Airport on June 17? LA County is warning of measles exposure
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Gillian Morán Pérez , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Gillian Morán Pérez, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 25, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The exposure is believed to have occurred on the morning of June 17.
A traveler with measles passed through Burbank Airport, prompting a warning from LA County health officials. The exposure is believed to have occurred on the morning of June 17. The individual with measles was a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight at the time.
Health officials are alerting people who were at the airport that they may have been exposed to the virus. Further details about the potential exposure are available from LA County health officials, who confirmed the case on Wednesday.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Los Angeles covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) . The Los Angeles surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A traveler with measles passed through Burbank Airport, prompting a warning from LA County health officials. The exposure is believed to have occurred on the morning of June 17. The individual with…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 25, 2026 by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Gillian Morán Pérez at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio). To learn more about how The Los Angeles selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Los Angeles, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter
