Possible measles exposure reported at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia

The Brief

  • Health officials are investigating a possible measles exposure at Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia.
  • The exposure is tied to a confirmed measles case involving a traveler who passed through Dulles on January 24.
  • People who were not fully vaccinated may need to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days.

DULLES, Va. Health officials in Alexandria and across Northern Virginia are warning residents about potential measles exposure at Washington Dulles International Airport after a confirmed case traveled through the area earlier this month.

What we know:

The Alexandria Health Department said the Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed measles case involving a person who traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, January 24. The person is a resident of another state.

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