Health officials in Virginia have confirmed a case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport and are now working to locate individuals who may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The Virginia Department of Health reported that the case involved a traveler returning from an international trip on March 5. Potential exposure areas include Terminal A, transportation to the main terminal, and the baggage claim area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on that day.
Efforts are underway to identify those who may have come into contact with the virus, including airport personnel and passengers on specific flights. This incident is part of a larger measles outbreak across the U.S., with cases reported in various states including Florida and Texas. Health officials stress the importance of vaccination and good nutrition as key defenses against infectious diseases.
“We know what we know, what we don’t know, and that may upset those seeking a strictly ideological approach to public health,” stated the HHS secretary. The CDC advises that “all children receive two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine,” with adults lacking immunity urged to get at least one dose. This report was aided by Fox News Digital’s Brie Stimson and Angelica Stabile. Source: Virginia health officials verify measles case at significant global airport.
