Health officials investigate measles exposure linked to international traveler in Northern Virginia
VENN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) -- An international traveler visiting the Washington, D.C. area was confirmed as a case of measles on June 8, creating a potential exposure risk in Northern Virginia.
On Saturday, June 14, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) said they were notified on Sunday, June 8, that an international traveler had passed through Washington Dulles International Airport and the Washington Area Metro.
After this case, health officials are working to identify potential measles exposure in the area, which includes potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.
PREVIOUS: Health officials urge vaccination, vigilance after second Virginia measles case confirmed
The news comes nearly two weeks after a small child who spent several hours in Charlottesville across multiple days was diagnosed with measles, marking the third confirmed case of measles in Virginia this year.
PREVIOUS: Small child diagnosed with measles confirmed as Virginia’s third case in 2025
The VDH has identified specific locations and time frames of potential exposures sites:
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Sunday, June 8:
- Concourse A, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building (IAB), and in the baggage claim area between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Washington Area Metro on Sunday, June 8:
- Silver Line Train from Dulles International Airport station transferring at the Metro Center Station to the Red Line Train heading towards Shady Grove Station between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
FROM APRIL: Child diagnosed with measles confirmed as first case in Virginia
During the first stage of measles, symptoms typically begin 7-14 days after exposure, starting with fever in some individuals, a runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes. A rash typically develops three to five days later, usually appearing on the face first and spreading throughout the rest of the body.
For more information, you can read the VDH's full press release by clicking here.
