If you travelled through Washington Dulles International Airport, you may have been exposed to measles, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH was notified of a confirmed case of measures for someone who travelled through the airport on Saturday, Jan. 24. The person is a resident of another state.
To date in 2026, Virginia has four reported cases of measles.
Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed, including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.
Listed below are the potential exposure sites in Virginia for Jan. 24:
- Dulles International Airport, concourse B, on transportation to the International Arrivals Building and in the baggage claim area, 5 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Dulles shuttle bus to the rental car facilities, 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
The most likely time you would become sick from this exposure would be between Jan. 31 and Feb. 14.
Measles 101
Measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms include a fever, runny nose, watery red eyes, a cough or a rash on the face that may spread to the rest of the body.
People with measles are contagious from four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appeared.
Measles is preventable through a safe and effective MMR vaccine. Two doses of the vaccine are given to provide lifetime protection.
People who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles and may have been exposed should contact their healthcare provider or local health department.
For more information about measles visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles/
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Crystal Graham
