New Jersey Health Department Warns Shakira’s Concertgoers About Potential Measles Exposure

By  Jeanette Hernandez

Measles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - MAY 15: Shakira performs onstage during Shakira: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour - New Jersey Night One at Met Life Stadium on May 15, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Shakira’s massive shows are under watch. The New Jersey Health Department recently revealed that concertgoers who attended her show at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, last Thursday (June 15) could have possibly been exposed to measles. 

According to ABC 7, an infected non-New Jersey resident attended the show, potentially exposing the Colombian superstar’s fandom to measles. Officials are “urging” people — particularly parents, health care providers, and caregivers — to make sure they are properly vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella. In the same news alert, they also list symptoms which include high fever, cough, rash, and more. The potential rash is said to appear three to five days after symptoms start to show.

As of yesterday (May 20), the Department of Health reports “no additional associated cases” in New Jersey. However, they also note that those who have been potentially exposed could develop symptoms “as late as June 6.” 

Shakira’s MetLife Stadium concert was sold out, with a capacity of an estimated 50 thousand people. During the same show, she brought out Ozuna to perform their hit collaboration “Monotonía.” The next day (June 16), the “TQG” singer kept surprising her fans with more guest stars such as Rauw Alejandro and Pitbull. So far, her North American leg has also featured other musical guests like Alejandro Sanz and Wyclef Jean.

Beyond her ongoing tour, the pop star has also been booked and busy with her promotional activities. Earlier this week,  The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon aired an intimate performance of Shakira performing “Antología.” In this month alone, she made three appearances on the aforementioned late-night talk show.

Up next, Shak will continue her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour tomorrow (May 22) at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. She will also perform at Chicago’s Sueños Music Festival (May 24).