By Peter Lloyd for MailOnline
Published: 17:22 GMT, 20 February 2019 | Updated: 17:23 GMT, 20 February 2019
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Passengers on board a flight from London to Reykjavik have been warned of possible exposure to measles.
Icelandair customers who flew from Heathrow to the Icelandic capital on 14 February's flight FI455 have been told to seek medical help if they show any symptoms of the viral illness.
The country's chief epidemiologist has warned the crew and passengers there may have been an infected traveller inside the aircraft.
Specifically, reports suggest an ill holidaymaker was on board.
Risk: Iceland's Chief Epidemiologist has warned the crew and passengers there may have been an infection inside the craft resulting from a holidaymaker with the virus (stock)
The announcement from the Icelandic authorities claims those suffering from measles only become contagious once the symptoms begin to show.
The disease then remains contagious for between seven and ten days.
Those who have not been vaccinated against measles have been particularly encouraged to see a doctor if they have a fever, symptoms of a cold, a rash or bloodshot eyes.
Although symptoms may pass within a week, the NHS warns it can still lead to 'serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people'.
As a result, people are told to contact a doctor straight away if they feel they have the disease - notifying them in advance of a visit so quarantine arrangements can be made.
Local media report passengers who flew from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir in Iceland with Air Iceland
