SANTA ANA, CA — Health officials confirmed Orange County’s second measles case of 2026 on February 1, involving an international traveler who visited several busy areas of the Disneyland Resort.
The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) confirmed the case after being notified by state and Los Angeles health officials. According to the HCA, the traveler arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and visited the resort on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Exposure Locations and Times
Authorities identified specific times when the public may have been exposed to the virus on Jan. 28:
- Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure: 12:30 p.m. until the parks closed.
People who visited these locations during those times should watch for symptoms through Feb. 18. Health officials said symptoms of measles typically develop 7 to 21 days after exposure.
Health Recommendations
The HCA recommends that people who were exposed take the following precautions:
- Check your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination records.
- Talk to a doctor about preventive treatments, such as an emergency antibody shot. This can help the body fight the virus after exposure and is especially important for infants and pregnant women.
- If you think you have caught the virus, call your doctor before going to a clinic or hospital. Calling ahead allows medical staff to prevent the virus from spreading to other patients.
Tracking the Virus
Measles is a virus that spreads very easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can also spread through direct contact.
Health teams are working with Disneyland, Los Angeles County, and LAX officials to track where the traveler went. They are also notifying employees who may have been exposed.
This is the second confirmed case of measles in the county this year. The county reported the first case on Jan. 28, which involved a young adult who had also traveled from another country.
