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VDH confirms another measles case

VDH confirms another measles case

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a confirmed case of measles in the state’s northern region.

VDH says the person infected is preschool-age (between 0 to 4 years) who recently traveled internationally.

Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed.

VDH also says this is not related to a case confirmed on Jan. 11 also in Northern Virginia.

Listed below are the dates, times, and locations of the potential exposure sites:

In 2026, Virginia has reported three cases of measles.

Any additional exposure sites identified in Virginia will be posted to the VDH Measles website.