Measles case being treated at Lynchburg General Hospital, Centra confirms
WSET • • health
Key Points:
- Virginia health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a patient currently hospitalized at Lynchburg General Hospital.
- The patient, who recently traveled internationally, passed through the Southwest Region on March 2, with potential exposure occurring at the hospital's Emergency Department between 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. that day.
- The Virginia Department of Health is working to identify individuals who may have been exposed and will update the public with any additional exposure sites on their measles website.
- Centra Health is collaborating with public health officials and advising anyone with a rash to wear a mask when entering their facilities to protect patients, visitors, and staff.
- To maintain patient privacy, no further personal details about
