Two DC-area measles cases confirmed, including one linked to Dulles travel
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Updated · WTOP · May 2
Two DC-area measles cases confirmed, including one linked to Dulles travel
13 articles · Updated · WTOP · May 2
Officials said one case involved an out-of-state international traveller at Dulles on 23-24 April, while another was confirmed in Washington.
Potential exposure sites included Concourse B, the Aerotrain, baggage claim, Metrobus M60 and several Metrorail lines from 24-27 April; contacts should monitor symptoms for 21 days.
Health agencies are tracing possible flight exposures. The CDC reported more than 1,814 US measles cases through April, after three travel-related cases were confirmed in the DC area in February.
With measles cases rising and airport exposures, could the U.S. lose its measles elimination status for the first time since 2000?
How vulnerable are infants and immunocompromised people to airport measles exposure, and what urgent steps can protect them now?