In Depth Alaska

In Depth Alaska: Measles confirmed in Alaska


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On Thursday, January 16th Alaska's News Source was told of and reported a confirmed case of measles in Alaska. The state department of health says an infected passenger passed through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Friday, January 10th. Officials have confirmed that infected passenger arrived in Anchorage on Alaska Airlines Flight 228 inbound from Seattle. 

The original time provided for when the person was in the airport was incorrect. The State Health department corrected the time saying people who were in Ted Stevens between 10 p.m. and Midnight on January 10th could have been infected. 

Reporter Quinn white spoke with Dr. Joe McLaughlin, Alaska State Epidemiologist, about how concerned Alaskans should be. 

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