Fans On Alert As Shakira Concert Turns Into Measles Scare

What was meant to be an exhilarating night time of music and celebration took an surprising flip when Shakira’s live performance in New Jersey was linked to a confirmed case of measles publicity.

The occasion packed hundreds of followers, a lot of whom at the moment are being urged to take precautions.

Well being officers have issued a public warning, turning the memorable night time right into a rising concern for concertgoers throughout the realm.

Whereas concertgoers believed all they’d was an evening filled with enjoyable, well being officers have now warned that hundreds of followers might have been uncovered to measles on the occasion.

On Tuesday, the New Jersey Division of Well being issued an advisory, revealing that anybody current within the stadium between 7:30 pm and 1:30 am might have been uncovered to the virus.

Nevertheless, they couldn’t instantly determine the place the contagious individual was seated within the 82,500-capacity stadium or the place they had been from.

Fortunately, as of Tuesday, there was no different confirmed case stemming from the live performance.

Though no new instances have been confirmed, the well being officers warned that signs may develop weeks later.

“Though viruses are inclined to unfold extra shortly indoors, measles can stay in an airspace for as much as two hours and continues to be extremely transmissible, particularly among the many unvaccinated. No measles instances related to the live performance have been reported, however signs may develop as late as June 6,” the well being division said.

In response to the officers, signs may embody rash, fever, dry cough, runny nostril, and watery crimson eyes.

People who develop these signs are suggested to name a healthcare supplier earlier than going to any medical workplace or emergency heart.

“Particular preparations might be made for analysis whereas additionally defending different sufferers and medical workers from doable an infection,” the advisory learn.

Shakira’s New Jersey live performance isn’t the primary to spark concern lately. In February 2025, the singer canceled her Columbia live performance resulting from security considerations.

In an announcement obtained by Billboard, live performance promoter Páramao Presenta defined the explanation behind the cancellation.

“The roof of the stage put in by the native manufacturing suffered harm that places in danger the protection of the artist, her workers, and, most significantly, that of the viewers,” the assertion learn.

He additionally famous that the occasion could be rescheduled for a later date, which wasn’t disclosed.

“The promoter and the artist’s staff are working collectively and hope to reschedule the date sooner or later. We perceive that this resolution could also be annoying for the general public anxiously awaiting the present, however crucial factor is everybody’s security,” the assertion additional learn.

“My folks from Medellín! It hurts me quite a bit not to have the ability to get on stage and sing for you as a lot as I wished to,” she tweeted.

Shakira additionally apologized for the inconvenience, “particularly for many who have traveled.” In response to her, the choice was out of her arms.

Days earlier than canceling her present in Colombia, Shakira additionally canceled her live performance in Lima, Peru.

In a submit shared on her Instagram Tales, the “Waka Waka” crooner cited well being considerations as the explanation for the cancellation.

“I remorse to tell you that final night time i needed to go to the emergency room for an belly situation, and I’m hospitalized in the intervening time. The docs who’re treating me have knowledgeable me that I’m not in a situation to current a live performance tonight,” the assertion learn per The Blast.