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Were you at Shakira’s May 15 MetLife concert? Health officials have issued a measles alert.
By Aniket Chakraborty
May 23, 2025
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NJ health authorities say one infected person attended the show while contagious.
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Anyone at MetLife from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. may have been exposed to the virus.
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Measles is highly contagious—symptoms could appear anytime until June 6.
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MetLife Stadium holds 50,000—officials are urging attendees to monitor for symptoms.
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This was the first of Shakira’s two sold-out shows in New Jersey.
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Ozuna joined Shakira on stage May 15; Pitbull, Wyclef Jean performed May 16.
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As of May 20, no new measles cases linked to the concert have been confirmed.
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Shakira’s U.S. tour continues with stops in Chicago, Miami, LA, and San Francisco.
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Health officials advise: if you were there and feel sick, call your doctor immediately.
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