Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Seattle – Tacoma International Airport and nearby hotel

April 17, 2025.Reading time 7 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified of a confirmed measles case in a Canadian resident. The individual traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and stayed overnight at a nearby hotel, on April 6 and 7, 2025, while infectious. The individual was likely exposed to measles while traveling abroad. The person’s vaccine status is unknown.

Measles resources for schools, workplaces, healthcare, and organizations

April 16, 2025.Reading time 16 minutes.

To help provide information about the measles, we’ve created a number of resource materials for schools, workplaces, organizations, healthcare, and anyone to share.

Measles case identified in a King County adult

April 11, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

Public Health – Seattle & King County was notified on April 4, 2025, of a positive measles case in a King County adult. There is minimal to no risk of measles to the general public from this new case.

New measles case identified in Snohomish County infant

April 2, 2025.Reading time 10 minutes.

Snohomish county reported a positive measles case in a Snohomish County infant. The infant was likely exposed to measles during recent travel abroad. People who were at certain locations in Snohomish and King counties may have been exposed to measles. Read the blog for locations of potential exposure.

Early testing, treatment, and diagnosis for TB stops spread, saves lives

March 24, 2025.Reading time 8 minutes.

X-ray image of human lungs with red mass on one side

In 2023 and 2024, tuberculosis (TB) re-claimed its long-held status as the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Globally, 10.8 million people developed TB disease in 2023, including 1.25 million people who died of TB disease. For this year’s World TB Day on March 24, let’s take a closer look at what’s happening in King County and how our community is working to stop this disease.

Second measles case identified in Washington state

March 18, 2025.Reading time 5 minutes.

We have identified a second case of measles in Washington state. This case is linked to a previous case of measles in King County from late February. The individual was not in any public spaces while infectious.