The Brief
- A confirmed case of measles in Maryland is linked to an international traveler at Dulles Airport.
- Health officials are warning of potential exposure at Dulles Airport on March 5 and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center on March 7.
- Measles symptoms include fever, cough, and a red rash, typically appearing 10-14 days after exposure.
Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally.
The case is unrelated to the current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
Out of an abundance of caution, authorities are working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus, including contacting passengers who may have been on certain flights and visited specific locations where exposure could have occurred.
Maryland, Virginia potential measles exposure sites:
- Washington Dulles International Airport: International arrivals area, March 5, between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center: Pediatric Emergency Department, March 7, between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Virginia Department of Health was also notified of the confirmed measles case at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5. The confirmed case involved an individual returning from an international trip. …