Met Opera warns patrons of measles exposure at April 25 matinee
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Updated · Gothamist · May 7
Met Opera warns patrons of measles exposure at April 25 matinee
6 articles · Updated · Gothamist · May 7
Emails went to La Bohème attendees, with detailed notices for nearby seats, after an unvaccinated adult who later tested positive attended following international travel.
The person also visited Manhattan restaurants and healthcare facilities, but city officials said there were no secondary cases or local transmission and judged broader public alerts unnecessary.
Officials cited high vaccination rates and businesses' ability to contact patrons directly; New York City has confirmed five measles cases this year, all linked to international travel.
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