Confirmed cases of measles in DC and Virginia as country faces significant resurgence
WTOP • • health
Key Points:
- Two confirmed measles cases have been reported in the DC area, with one case in the city and another involving an out-of-state resident who traveled through Dulles International Airport on April 23-24.
- Potential exposure sites include various locations at Dulles Airport, multiple M60 Metrobus routes, and several Metrorail lines between April 23 and April 27; individuals present at these times should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and verify their vaccination status.
- Health officials emphasize that measles is highly contagious, with the virus able to linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, and recommend two vaccine doses for children aged 12 months to 4 years.
- The Virginia Department of Health and D.C. Health are actively identifying potential exposures and advise anyone who may have been exposed to contact healthcare providers or D.C. Health for guidance.
- Nationwide measles cases have surged, with over 1,814 confirmed cases reported through April 2026, following roughly 2,300 cases in 2025, according to the CDC.
