It seems there’s reason for concern.
Health officials in New Jersey are warning that thousands of Shakira fans could have been exposed to measles after an infected individual attended her concert at MetLife Stadium last week.
The New Jersey Department of Health issued a recommendation on Tuesday after discovering that an out-of-state concertgoer, diagnosed with the highly contagious disease, was present at the performance on May 15 during her Los Mugerez Ya Lloran world tour.
This individual was at the concert from 7:30 PM to 1 AM, according to state officials.
However, it’s still unclear exactly where the infected person was seated in the large stadium, which holds about 82,500 people, or their origin.
“We really urge individuals—especially parents, guardians, and those in healthcare—to recognize the symptoms of this virus and to make sure they’re up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health officials cautioned.
“If someone thinks they may have been exposed or feels ill, it’s important to contact their healthcare provider before visiting a clinic or emergency room,” they added. This allows for special precautionary measures to protect others from potential exposure.
Health experts indicated that anyone who might be at risk could develop symptoms by June 6, such as a rash, fever, dry cough, runny nose, and red eyes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that measles typically first shows up as flat red spots near the hairline before spreading to other parts of the body.
Those who might be at risk include those unvaccinated or who haven’t previously had measles.
As of Tuesday, no additional confirmed cases linked to the concert had been reported.
Concerns about this highly contagious virus have been rising across the U.S., especially given the recent outbreak of over 1,000 cases, the most significant in 30 years.
Currently, there are 1,024 reported cases in 31 states, a stark increase from the 285 cases documented in 2024, according to the CDC.
In 2025 alone, 14 outbreaks have been recorded, with around 92% of cases associated with these incidents. Unfortunately, three fatalities have occurred as a result of the illness.
